Oil Prices Drop on US-Iran Deal Hopes and Fragile Supply Flows
Brent crude sold off sharply as tensions between the US and Iran eased, with President Trump signaling optimism for a deal. ING analysts also highlight ongoing risks to key maritime passageways.
Brent crude prices fell sharply after the United States and Iran paused military strikes. President Trump indicated a "good chance" of a deal, reducing immediate supply disruption fears.
Analysts at ING, Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey, stressed that critical shipping corridors remain vulnerable. Flows through the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and Black Sea export routes continue to face fragility, keeping the market on edge despite the diplomatic signals.
Source: FXStreet Forex News