Oil Plunges 5% Amid Easing Tensions in US-Iran Conflict
Crude oil futures fell sharply on Tuesday after traders interpreted developments across the Middle East, leading to a cautious assessment regarding instability near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures dropped $4.61, or 5.2%, trading at $83.75 a barrel at 12:01 p.m. EDT (1601 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude saw a decline of $4.06, or 4.9%, settling at $78.55.This movement follows a period where both major benchmarks were trending downwards after dropping approximately 17% over three consecutive days. Both oil grades were on track for their lowest closes since July 13.Geopolitical Shifts and Middle East Stability Efforts
The market reacted to reports suggesting...