Economy

Oil Prices Slump on Iran Deal Hopes; Yen Spikes After Intervention

Reuters2h
THE BRIEF
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Global oil prices tumbled today as markets reacted to the prospect of a US-Iran diplomatic deal, while the Japanese Yen surged following coordinated forex intervention.

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Brent crude futures fell significantly as traders priced in the potential for reduced geopolitical risk in the Middle East, impacting global energy markets.

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The US Treasury and Japan's central bank confirmed a rare joint intervention to stabilize the Yen, which had recently hit a 40-year low against the dollar.