US crude futures fall as investors reassess US-Iran risks ahead of ceasefire deadline

U.S. crude futures fell nearly 2% in early Asian trade as investors reassessed supply risk amid persistent uncertainty over U.S.–Iran peace talks and an upcoming ceasefire deadline. The move reflects a more cautious risk premium in oil markets rather than a broad demand-driven shock, but it is enough to affect crude pricing and related energy sentiment.

Analysis

U.S. crude futures fell nearly 2% in early Asian trade as investors reassessed supply risk amid persistent uncertainty over U.S.–Iran peace talks and an upcoming ceasefire deadline. The move reflects a more cautious risk premium in oil markets rather than a broad demand-driven shock, but it is enough to affect crude pricing and related energy sentiment.