Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes Rise: Crude Futures Fall
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowOil prices fell on Friday with U.S. crude futures for July dropping 1.65% to $86.26 per barrel, while Brent crude for August lost 1.55% to $88.98. President Trump announced a framework agreement with Iran, which raised expectations for easing tensions in the Middle East. Despite these hopes, Iranian outlets reported that no agreement was finalized. Analysts from BMO Capital Markets noted that oil prices have remained stable amid geopolitical tensions, while Citi highlighted a moderation in prices due to lower Chinese crude imports, estimating demand at 8.7 million barrels per day.
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