Hormuz: GERI 22 | Energy Risk Jul 4 — July 04, 2026
Bottom line. Global Energy Risk Index (GERI) is 22 (MODERATE) on 2026-07-03. The brief covers 20 detected alerts; market observations and headlines describe different parts of energy risk.
Key takeaways
- GERI: 22; 1-day change: 0.
- 20 alerts considered from 2026-07-03.
- Public intelligence is delayed by 24 hours; 5 market series are available.
Three lenses on energy risk
GERI is public with a 24-hour delay. Regional index values are account-only; methodology stays open.
EERI
EGSI-M
What markets priced
Daily snapshots with source dates. TTF is quoted in €/MWh; closed-market labels are shown as supplied.
Top risk events
Severity indicates potential impact; confidence indicates certainty in the signal.
| Event / region / detected | Severity | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Hormuz oil shipments surge as post-war tanker backlog clearing (still below pre-war) - investingLive | 5 | 6.8% | Saudi Aramco & Saudi Oil |
| Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies | 5 | 1.8% | Al Jazeera News |
Executive intelligence brief
Automated algorithm-generated analysis based on the stored signals. It is not presented as human-reviewed.
1. EXECUTIVE RISK SNAPSHOT
- Risk Tone: Low, stable from prior day.
- Regime Status: No defined regime detected; market signals remain mixed without clear trend dominance.
- Contagion Status: Moderate contagion risk within Middle East and Europe due to overlapping geopolitical and energy supply disruptions.
2. FULL INDEX DECOMPOSITION
- GERI (Global Energy Risk Index): 22
- EERI (European Energy Risk Index): Locked — free account
- EGSI-M (Europe Gas Stress Index — Market/Transmission): Locked — free account
Only recorded observations are displayed; missing index history is not reconstructed from AI prose.
3. MULTI-REGION SPILLOVER ANALYSIS
- Middle East to Europe: Elevated risk spillover due to Gulf supply disruptions and missile activity impacting tanker routes; this underpins European jet fuel scarcity and strikes in Ukraine.
- Europe to Global: Escalation of military strikes in Ukraine and Russia’s fuel shortages are pressuring global energy markets, influencing price volatility and regulatory responses (e.g., US DOJ fuel price-gouging enforcement).
- Middle East intra-region: Continued hostilities (Israeli settler attacks, Hezbollah strikes) increase localized risk but limited immediate impact on global energy flows due to partial recovery in tanker backlog.
4. CROSS-ASSET SENSITIVITY DASHBOARD
| Market | Recorded quote | Session status / move |
|---|---|---|
| TTF Gas | €45.33/MWh | +2.46% |
| VIX | 15.81 points | Markets closed |
| Brent Crude | $72.12/bbl | +0.78% |
| EUR/USD | 1.1440 USD/EUR | +0.55% |
| EU Gas Storage | 49.70% | +0.20 pp |
Measured cross-asset correlations and sensitivities were not supplied for this archived brief.
5. DIVERGENCE ANALYSIS
- Risk Signal vs Market Pricing:
- Despite a sharp rise in EERI (Locked — free account), Brent crude price increase is modest (Locked — free account), indicating partial market discounting of Middle East supply risks.
- TTF gas price surge (+2.46%) aligns with increased European supply concerns, reflecting tighter market conditions.
- VIX decline suggests market complacency or confidence in short-term risk containment despite geopolitical alerts.
6. REGIME CLASSIFICATION + TRANSITION PROBABILITY
7. SECTOR IMPACT FORECAST
8. PROBABILITY FORECASTS
9. SCENARIO FORECASTS
10. CUSTOM WATCHLIST
11. STRATEGIC INTERPRETATION
The energy market is currently navigating a complex interplay of geopolitical and supply-side dynamics. While the overall risk tone remains low, the sharp rise in energy event risk (EERI Locked — free account) signals heightened volatility potential, particularly in the Middle East and Europe. The partial recovery in Saudi Hormuz oil shipments alleviates some supply pressure but remains below pre-war levels, sustaining a risk premium on Brent crude. European gas markets are more acutely affected, with jet fuel shortages and Russian supply constraints driving prices higher. Market pricing reflects cautious optimism with modest Brent gains and a slight decline in volatility, but the risk of sudden escalation remains significant. Traders should closely monitor geopolitical developments and supply chain indicators to anticipate regime shifts and price inflection points.
Informational only. Not financial advice.
Yesterday’s call vs. what happened
Yesterday’s call vs. recorded observations (retrospective)
Scenario: No numeric scenario call was stored · Probability:
Observed outcome: BRENT +0.71% between recorded quotes; TTF +2.46% between recorded quotes; GERI 22 → 22. These observations do not establish whether the scenario occurred or predictive skill.
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Evidence, method and limits
Currently monitored sources: 41 (directory snapshot; historical issue coverage was not recorded).
The digest is produced by an automated algorithm that processes stored risk indicators, market observations and event signals. The public version is delayed 24 hours; no human review is claimed here.
GERI methodology: Global Energy Risk Index. Related methods: European Energy Risk Index (EERI) and Europe Gas Stress Index – Market (EGSI-M).
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