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Global Stocks Surge, Oil Prices Plunge as US and Iran Reach Tentative War Deal

15 June 2026 12:41

Stock markets rallied worldwide and oil prices eased after the US and Iran reached a tentative deal to end their war and restore crude oil flows. - The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 500 points in early trading.

- Brent crude fell nearly 10%, trading below $70 per barrel for the first time in weeks. - The tentative deal includes a ceasefire and plans for broader peace negotiations.

- European and Asian markets closed sharply higher, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 3.2%. The agreement, while fragile, has brought cautious optimism to global markets and could ease inflationary pressures.

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