Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices have decreased significantly due to optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement. President Trump indicated that negotiations have progressed, but emphasized the need for careful deliberation. The situation remains fluid, with energy markets still facing tight conditions despite hopes for a resolution.
- ▪Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent down 5% and US crude down 5.3%.
- ▪President Trump announced that an agreement with Iran has been largely negotiated but urged caution in finalizing it.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for oil, has been effectively closed since the conflict began.
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Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran deal8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePeter HoskinsBusiness reporterReutersOil prices have fallen sharply on hopes of a deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Tehran had been "largely negotiated" and details would be announced soon but the following day urged his negotiating team not to rush an agreement.On Monday morning in Asia, global oil benchmark Brent was down by 5% at $98.36 (£57.10), while US-traded crude was 5.3% lower at $91.50.Trump had previously said the deal would include the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route, without giving further details.The narrow waterway, through which around a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied…
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