Crude Oil Futures Edge Up as Strait of Hormuz Deal Stalls
Crude oil futures inched up on Thursday as investors awaited confirmation on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allowing commercial shipping to pass through.
The proposed agreement between the US, Iran, and Oman aims to restore a ceasefire and secure the vital waterway, which has been a point of contention in recent months.
Despite some progress towards an interim deal, no confirmation on its success has yet been announced, leaving investors uncertain about the market's direction.