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Oil Prices Fall Sharply As Brent Hovers Near $104 After 8% Crash; US-Iran Peace Hopes Ease Supply Fears

Oil Prices Fall Sharply As Brent Hovers Near $104 After 8% Crash; US-Iran Peace Hopes Ease Supply Fears

What's behind this

President Donald Trump said oil prices are falling sharply, dropping almost $10 a barrel, which he linked to expectations that a war with Iran is unlikely. He added that Iran wants a settlement and that a deal could happen after indirect talks, noting Tehran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. Trump made these comments ahead of the US midterm polls.

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  • center · 2 outlets

    "Oil Prices are DROPPING LIKE A ROCK, down almost $10 a Barrel, A RECORD, because people feel that there will not be a War with Iran. Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible. It could happen!" Trump said.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 2 outlets

    Brent crude slipped 0.2% to $104.61 a barrel after slumping 7.6% on Monday with the US and Iran signaling a willingness to pursue peace talks

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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US President Trump reportedly said that Iran wanted to "make a deal and that could happen", while Iranian President indicated that Tehran was willing to pursue negotiations.

Coverage arrived over 6 hours — first from The Tribune, latest from The Hindu BusinessLine.

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Oil Prices Fall Sharply As Brent Hovers Near $104 After 8% Crash; US-Iran Peace Hopes Ease Supply Fears

US President Trump reportedly said that Iran wanted to "make a deal and that could happen", while Iranian President indicated that Tehran was willing to pursue negotiations.

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