Brent crude falls to $96/bbl, down 5.2% from prior close

A single-session drop of this size in Brent matters beyond the oil tape because crude has become a primary input for inflation expectations and, by extension, for how risk assets like crypto and tokenized commodities are priced. The move is notable for its speed rather than its level, suggesting positioning or a specific catalyst rather than a gradual repricing. What is worth watching is whether the decline holds through the next session or reverses, and whether the volatility spills into RWA-linked commodity products. The item gives no driver, so the cause remains the open question.