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Commodities Oil prices rebound as US-Iran peace hopes temper Hormuz supply fears
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday after a sharp decline, as investors weighed cautious optimism over US-Iran peace talks against uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Brent crude rose 0.38% to $78.15, while WTI gained 0.46% to $74.19. The rebound followed a >3% drop on Monday after the US granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver. Two crude tankers transited the Strait on Monday, suggesting flows are recovering. US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 331.2 million barrels, the lowest since June 1983.
Trade US Eases Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports as Talks Move Towards Final Peace Agreement
The US Treasury Department has issued a temporary 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals, marking a significant sanctions relief measure. The move fulfills a commitment under a framework agreement reached last week as Washington and Tehran continue talks in Switzerland toward a final peace agreement.
Commodities Oil Prices Slide After US and Iran Sign Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fell sharply in early Asian trade after Pakistan announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen. Brent crude dropped 3.8% to $84.02 a barrel, while US-traded oil slid 4.1% to $81.40. The deal, brokered by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, will be formally signed on 19 June in Switzerland.
Trade Global Trade Dynamics: Key Policy Shifts in 2023
In 2023, significant trade policy changes are reshaping global import/export dynamics. Key shifts include tariff adjustments and new bilateral agreements, impacting trade volumes and compliance requirements.