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Updated Jun 12, 2026 9:00 AM ET
President Trump announced a potential breakthrough in Iran war talks and called off additional strikes, signaling a shift toward negotiation. Iran state media reported that a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift oil sanctions, marking a dramatic reversal from escalatory rhetoric days earlier.
Oil prices retreated more than 1% on the news, with WTI and Brent both sliding as markets priced in reduced geopolitical premium. Global equities rallied on the de-escalation signal, with energy stocks under pressure but broader indices gaining as inflation concerns eased. The UK economy, which contracted 0.1% in April partly due to Iran-war-driven energy price spikes, could see relief if sanctions lift.
A genuine Iran deal would reshape Middle East geopolitics and energy markets for years, potentially unlocking 3+ million barrels per day of Iranian crude and stabilizing global supply. However, deal durability remains uncertain given Trump's history of reversals and Iran's skepticism of U.S. commitments.
With more than 500 ships still stranded in the Persian Gulf, pressure on the shipowners and sailors is growing by the day.
The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened as soon as a deal is signed.
SpaceX will go public on the NASDAQ Friday, likely to set a record as the most valuable IPO in history. NASDAQ is making a big play for IPOs, with new rules aimed at drawing in companies like SpaceX.
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Oil prices fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a framework agreement with Iran, raising hopes that tensions in the Middle East could ease.
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