Crude Oil Nosedives As Optimism On A Peace Deal Persists Despite U.S. Hardening Its Stance

Crude oil prices are in freefall as markets increasingly price in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, despite Washington not easing its demands. The move extends yesterday's losses and signals renewed downside pressure on the oil complex from improving supply expectations and softer risk sentiment.

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Crude oil prices are in freefall as markets increasingly price in a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, despite Washington not easing its demands. The move extends yesterday's losses and signals renewed downside pressure on the oil complex from improving supply expectations and softer risk sentiment.