Oil prices fell sharply on Sunday after President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to a peace deal.
Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell by around four percent to below $84 a barrel, the lowest price since March 5. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, fell by nearly five percent to below $81 a barrel.
“With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!” President Trump said Sunday evening.
Stock futures tied to U.S. equities market climbed on the news.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote in an earlier Truth Social post. “Congratulations to all! I hereby authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
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MarketWatchParty-alignedCenter6 days agoOil prices fell and U.S. stock-index futures rose following President Donald Trump's statement that the U.S. has reached a peace deal with Iran, potentially ending months of tensions that had disrupted the Strait of Hormuz and caused economic concerns related to oil supply.
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Breitbart NewsIndependentRight6 days agoOil prices dropped significantly following President Trump's announcement of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Brent crude fell to below $84 per barrel, the lowest since March 5, while West Texas Intermediate fell to below $81 per barrel. Trump emphasized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade, stating that this would allow oil to flow freely. Stock futures rose in response to the news.
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