US-Iran Pause Sends Oil Prices Plummeting
Oil prices plummeted in early trading as the US and Iran paused their military strikes. The cessation of hostilities led to a sharp decline in Brent crude, which fell more than 7% at one stage and briefly dipped below $90 per barrel.
The respite from conflict also affected other commodities, with CBOT wheat prices experiencing a second consecutive day of losses, settling over 2.6% lower on Friday.
The oil market's response to the latest developments in the US-Iran standoff is a testament to the sensitivity of global energy markets to geopolitical tensions.