Oil Prices Dip Amid Prospects of Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Deep News07:40

Oil prices declined during early Asian trading as expectations grew for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime passage that typically handles about one-fifth of the world's oil shipments. Reports cited a U.S. official on Sunday stating that a preliminary agreement had been reached, under which Iran would reopen the strait. Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that he was in no rush to finalize a deal with Iran to conclude the conflict. Near-month West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 5.1% to $91.71 per barrel, while near-month Brent crude futures also dropped 5.1% to $98.29 per barrel.

Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.

Comments

We need your insight to fill this gap
Leave a comment