U.S. and Iran Reach Tentative Deal to Extend Cease-Fire
Negotiators from the United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement to prolong an existing cease-fire and begin separate discussions on nuclear issues. Oil prices and equity markets moved in response to the reported progress.
msnbc.comU.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend an existing cease-fire and open separate talks on nuclear matters. Oil prices fell and stock markets fluctuated as investors weighed the reported progress.
The agreement would prolong the current cease-fire between the two sides. The same framework would also open a new channel for nuclear discussions.
Oil prices declined following the initial reports of the tentative pact. Equity markets showed mixed movements as traders assessed the implications for regional stability. " The New York Times reported the price and market movements in its coverage of the negotiations.
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