Oil Prices Plunge 7% as U.S. and Iran Signal Room for Diplomacy
The main theme this morning is diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, and how it is moving several markets at once. Oil fell sharply on hopes that the conflict could be resolved through talks, and that move carried into currencies, precious metals and crypto. The material supports a link between the oil slide and the softer dollar, but not a broad risk rally.
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Oil Prices Plunge as Draft Proposal to End U.S.-Iran War is Circulated
Oil extended its losses from Asian trading into early Monday morning in the United States. A draft proposal on a possible end to the US-Iran war is being circulated after Iranian negotiators left Qatar. Both sides have signaled they will give diplomacy a chance.
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Crude dropped nearly 7 perce
Crude dropped nearly 7 percent on Monday, wiping out part of the war premium that had lifted prices through October. Brent traded at 105 dollars and 60 cents. That is the clearest single number behind today's cross-market moves.
Euro gives back half of its gain on US-Iran diplomacy
In currencies, the euro gave back about half of its gain against a weaker dollar. EUR/USD rose from a session low just above 1.1150 to just under 1.1250, its highest since October 22, before falling back to just under 1.1200. The pound also reached its highest since mid-September, climbing to just under 1.3450 before giving back about two-thirds of that move.
Silver bounced off around 49 dollars and gained nearly 3 percent on Monday. The move came as the dollar weakened and US yields fell, with energy prices tumbling on speculation about a resolution to the US-Iran conflict. One forecast notes the rebound is oversold and faces resistance at 52 dollars and 50 cents.
Bitcoin risks drop below $76K as 7% oil slide fails to spark BTC price rally
Bitcoin did not join the move. It fell around 1.7 percent on Monday as stocks pared early gains tied to hopes of a diplomatic resolution. Elsewhere, Strive added 124 Bitcoin for about 10 million dollars, and Strategy bought another 811 Bitcoin for 65.5 million dollars. AMD is due to report third quarter results, and Kimberly-Clark has closed its acquisition of Kenvue.
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