Oil falls for a second day after Iran's gesture to ease tensions with the US
Brent and WTI prices extended their declines for a second consecutive day after Iran's government signaled willingness to ease tensions with the United States. Brent neared $117 overnight and then retreated quickly following remarks attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei, who asked for guarantees to end the attacks. WTI stands around $100.99 per barrel. The drop boosted Nasdaq 100 futures (0.3%) and Stoxx Europe 600 futures (0.2%), while the 10-year US Treasury yield fell two basis points to 4.97%.
In 30 seconds
- Brent neared $117 overnight and fell quickly after the Iranian statement
- WTI stands around $100.99 per barrel, away from $105
- Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.3% and Stoxx Europe 600 futures 0.2%
IASummary generated by artificial intelligence from a story by XTB.com. It may contain errors: the original source prevails.




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