Business● Elevated3d ago · Nov 2, 2026, 8:40 PM
Sharp fall in oil due to possible resumption of negotiations in the Middle East
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · Middle East
Crude oil plummets after signs of dialogue between Washington and Tehran, with Brent and WTI falling more than 7%. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and tensions in Yemen complicate the outlook, while Trump seeks to avoid an offensive before the elections.
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