Oil Holds Gains, US Futures Slip on War Confusion: Markets Wrap

Oil's renewed rally pressured bonds lower as stocks turned volatile after reports that Iran will halt talks with the US, raising doubts about a ceasefire renewal. The move points to a risk-off tone across markets, with geopolitics feeding into energy prices and Treasury yields. The article suggests broad market sensitivity rather than a single-asset catalyst.

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Oil's renewed rally pressured bonds lower as stocks turned volatile after reports that Iran will halt talks with the US, raising doubts about a ceasefire renewal. The move points to a risk-off tone across markets, with geopolitics feeding into energy prices and Treasury yields. The article suggests broad market sensitivity rather than a single-asset catalyst.