Oil Prices Drop as Reports Suggest US and Iran Near Peace Agreement
Oil prices fell sharply to two-week lows amid reports that the United States and Iran are nearing a peace agreement. This optimism about ending Middle East tensions led to significant declines in both Brent crude futures (-7.83%) and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (-7.03%). The potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is seen as a key factor influencing market sentiment.
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