Oil steadies at $100 and markets stay volatile as US-Iran talks stall
Oil prices have stabilized at around $100 per barrel amid stalled US-Iran negotiations. While Brent crude has seen a slight increase, WTI prices have dropped significantly. Market reactions are mixed, with European indices declining and US equities showing resilience.
- ▪Brent crude is trading at $100 per barrel, while WTI has dropped over 4% to around $92.6.
- ▪US-Iran talks have stalled, with President Trump reiterating nuclear demands.
- ▪European markets have seen declines, with the Euro Stoxx 50 falling more than 0.7%.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point for maritime traffic, which has sharply decreased.
- ▪A tanker experienced an external blast near Oman, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
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