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us-iran deal
Business Wall Street holds near record highs as oil eases on US-Iran deal hopes, AbbVie announces $10.9B acquisition
US stocks traded near record levels on Monday as easing oil prices and progress in US-Iran talks boosted sentiment, while rising Treasury yields reflected inflation concerns. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, the Dow rose 220 points, and the Nasdaq slipped. Brent crude fell 2.8% to $78.34. AbbVie gained 4.9% after announcing a $10.9B acquisition of Apogee Therapeutics, which surged 46.9%.
Logistics Strait of Hormuz Reopens Under US-Iran Deal, Future Transit Fees Uncertain for Shippers
The Strait of Hormuz reopens following a US-Iran interim agreement, with a 60-day toll-free passage period. However, Iranian officials warn that future transit fees will be imposed, creating uncertainty for global shipping costs and timelines.
Commodities Crude Prices Tumble as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz After Over 100 Days
Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday after the United States and Iran signed an interim agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude dropped 0.90% to $76.10, while Brent fell 0.87% to $78.86. The deal includes a 14-point memorandum, toll-free passage, and a 60-day negotiation period, but leaves key issues unresolved.
Logistics Fleets Reposition for Hormuz Reopening Ahead of US-Iran Peace Deal Signing
Tanker and LNG operators are repositioning vessels toward the Gulf ahead of a planned US-Iran peace agreement signing in Geneva. Vessel tracking shows over 75 tankers heading to the Middle East, and Iranian crude exports have resumed for the first time in two months. However, military authorities warn that security risks remain substantial, and Israeli involvement could derail the deal.
Business Wall Street Rallies, Oil Tumbles as US and Iran Reach Deal; AI and Travel Stocks Surge
Wall Street rallied sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to plunge. The S&P 500 rose 1.5%, the Dow jumped 638 points, and the Nasdaq gained 2.3%. AI-linked stocks and travel companies surged, while easing oil prices reduced inflation fears and lowered the probability of a Fed rate hike.
Business Dalal Street Outlook: Inflation, Fed Verdict, Crude Oil, and US-Iran Deal Hopes to Steer Indian Markets
Indian equity markets face a week shaped by domestic inflation data, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, crude oil price movements, and progress on the proposed US-Iran agreement. Foreign portfolio investor outflows remain a pressure point, while a strong previous week saw the Sensex gain 1,284.61 points.