Oil Drops 4.5% to $80.89 After Trump Calls Off Iran Strike

Oil prices fell on Monday, with West Texas Intermediate futures for September delivery decreasing by 4.5% to $80.89 per barrel. Brent crude futures for October delivery also dipped 4.4% to $84.10 a barrel. This decline followed President Donald Trump's announcement that he had called off a planned strike on Iran, leading investors to reduce geopolitical risk premiums. The situation may affect market sentiment toward oil prices as diplomatic negotiations continue, which is important for energy investors.

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