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Global benchmark Brent crude slipped over 4 per cent to trade near $84 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped past 4.7 per cent to trade close to $81 dollars per barrel.

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Who
US President Donald Trump, United States and Iran
What
Global benchmark Brent crude slipped over 4 per cent to trade near $84 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped past 4.7 per cent to trade close to $81 dollars per barrel.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:41:32 GMT · 2h 49m ago
Where
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Why
The decline in crude oil prices followed a geopolitical breakthrough over the weekend when US President Donald Trump announced that a preliminary peace agreement framework between the United States and Iran had been completed.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The agreement between the US and Iran led to a significant drop in global crude oil prices, boosting shares of downstream oil marketing, aviation, paint, and tyre companies due to lower raw material costs and improved profit margins. Conversely, domestic oil exploration companies experienced a decline in their shares.

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19 events in this thread
  1. Markets30m ago
    The United Nations' human rights chief, Volker Turk, hailed a groundbreaking peace agreement between the United States and Iran that includes a ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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  2. Markets31m ago
    Asian markets ended higher as investors reacted positively to a peace agreement reached between US and Iranian negotiators.
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  3. Markets56m ago
    Europe's STOXX 600 reached a new high following a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which positively affected global risk sentiment and reduced oil prices.
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  4. Markets2h 39m ago
    India’s domestic investors rejoiced after Brent crude prices dropped as clarity emerged regarding the US-Iran deal, on 14 June 2026.
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  5. Currently Reading2h 49m ago
    Global benchmark Brent crude slipped over 4 per cent to trade near $84 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped past 4.7 per cent to trade close to $81 dollars per barrel.
  6. Markets3h 10m ago
    Major European indices are expected to open in positive territory following an announcement that the US and Iran have reached a 'peace agreement' that immediately ends all military operations.
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  7. Markets3h 10m ago
    Bitcoin rose above $65,500 after the United States and Iran announced a peace deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure from energy markets.
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  8. Markets3h 33m ago
    The Indian rupee appreciated sharply by 58 paise to 94.60 against the US dollar in early Monday trade.
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  9. Markets3h 33m ago
    The rupee strengthened by 58 paise to 94.60 against the US dollar in early trade after the US–Iran peace deal triggered a sharp fall in crude oil prices.
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  10. Markets3h 34m ago
    The U.S. dollar fell to a 10-day low after a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran was announced, aiming to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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  11. Markets3h 34m ago
    The U.S. dollar fell to a 10-day low after a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran was announced.
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  12. Markets3h 34m ago
    The U.S. dollar weakened significantly on Monday, hitting a 10-day low against major currencies.
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  13. Markets3h 40m ago
    Markets sentiment is starting the new week on a positive note this morning after Pakistan said an official peace deal between the US and Iran would be signed this Friday in Switzerland.
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  14. Markets3h 40m ago
    Markets started the new week positively after Pakistan announced a US-Iran peace deal to be signed this Friday in Switzerland, leading to a rally in Asian equities and a 3.8% drop in oil prices.
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  15. Markets4h 14m ago
    Global markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices and reduced global economic risks.
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  16. Markets4h 46m ago
    IndiGo, SpiceJet, IOC, HPCL, BPCL, MRF and other stocks gained up to 7% on Monday after oil prices slumped following a preliminary Iran-US peace deal, boosting hopes of lower fuel costs and strong earnings.
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  17. Markets5h 42m ago
    Sensex and Nifty 50 opened on a bullish note Monday, following a rally in global markets after the United States and Iran agreed on a framework for a deal to end their war in West Asia.
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  18. Markets5h 42m ago
    Sensex and Nifty 50 opened on a bullish note Monday, following a rally in global markets after the United States and Iran agreed on a framework for a deal to end their war in West Asia, fuelling relief across global markets.
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  19. Markets6h 1m ago
    The U.S. dollar dropped to a 10-day low and oil prices slumped after a preliminary peace framework between the U.S. and Iran was announced.
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