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Oil Prices Rise as Iran Tempers U.S. Deal Hopes

Oil prices turned to a gain Friday after Iran poured cold water on growing market hopes for a near-term agreement with the United States, reminding traders yet again that optimism around diplomacy and reality on the ground are not always…

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Oil prices have increased following Iran's statement that dampens hopes for a near-term agreement with the United States. Iran's comments have caused a shift in market sentiment, reversing part of the decline seen on Thursday. This change in sentiment has led to a rise in oil prices, with Brent crude increasing by 0.78% and the U.S. benchmark WTI climbing 0.20% to $96.54. The fluctuation in oil prices highlights the disconnect between market optimism and the reality of diplomatic negotiations.

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