Brace for "Bumpy Ride" in U.S.-Iran Negotiations as Crude Oil Prices Slide

U.S.-Iran tensions appear to be cooling, lifting futures and easing near-term geopolitical risk. The article highlights implications for crude oil prices and the Fed ahead of comments later this week from new Chair Kevin Warsh. The tone is broadly risk-on as investors react to reduced escalation risk, though the policy outlook remains uncertain.

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U.S.-Iran tensions appear to be cooling, lifting futures and easing near-term geopolitical risk. The article highlights implications for crude oil prices and the Fed ahead of comments later this week from new Chair Kevin Warsh. The tone is broadly risk-on as investors react to reduced escalation risk, though the policy outlook remains uncertain.