Oil extends drop as Iran TV says it has seen draft deal with US to reopen Hormuz - Reuters
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Iran state TV reports a draft deal with the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, extending a drop in oil prices on easing supply-disruption fears. If confirmed, this removes a significant geopolitical risk premium from crude, pressuring energy equities while benefiting transport and consumer-facing sectors.
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Wrong ifDeal remains unconfirmed and Iran state TV has a history of trial-balloon leaks that don't materialize; any breakdown in talks or denial from US officials would snap crude sharply higher and reverse this entire setup. No enrichment data available to assess consensus positioning or insider flows, which keeps conviction low.
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