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Oil Prices Fall and Stocks Rise on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Hopes

Global equity markets rallied while crude oil prices dropped sharply following renewed diplomatic talks between Iran and Oman aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Investors are pricing in reduced geopolitical risk as regional tensions show signs of easing.

26 Aug, 02:39 — 26 Aug, 07:52
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