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Markets Slip as Investors Bet on Extended U.S.–Iran Ceasefire

  Stocks Edge Lower as Investors Hope U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Will Hold Stocks drifted lower today as markets balanced cautious optimism over a potential extension of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire with persistent geopolitical and inflation concerns. Recent trading sessions have shown that even modest signs of diplomatic progress can meaningfully shift investor sentiment. Asian and U.S. markets rallied earlier this week on hopes that Washington and Tehran would continue negotiations, helping unwind some of the war-driven risk premiums that had pushed oil and volatility higher. Despite the pullback, investors remain hopeful that the ceasefire—currently set to expire soon—will be extended, giving negotiators more time to work toward a longer-term agreement. Reports indicate both sides are considering adding another two weeks to the pause, a move that has already helped push Brent crude below the recent peak of nearly US$120 per barrel. Lower oil prices have eased pressure on inflation expecta...
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Oil Markets Roar as Iran Conflict Pushes Prices to Highest Levels Since 2022

 


                        A man fills up his car as others wait in a line at a gas station in Seoul, South Korea


Oil prices have surged past $119 a barrel, reaching their highest point since mid‑2022 as the escalating U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran disrupts global energy supplies. The spike comes amid major producer output cuts, shipping disruptions, and heightened fears over the stability of Middle Eastern supply routes.

Brent crude briefly hit $119.50, marking one of the largest single‑day jumps on record, while U.S. WTI futures mirrored the surge. Analysts attribute the volatility to attacks on oil infrastructure, reduced output from Gulf producers, and the threat of prolonged instability in the Strait of Hormuz—through which nearly a fifth of the world’s oil flows. 

As markets brace for continued uncertainty, governments and financial institutions are monitoring the situation closely, with some G7 nations considering emergency reserve releases to stabilize supply. 

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