Oil Prices Tumble After Trump Announces Deal With Iran

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Oil prices dropped and stocks surged Sunday evening after President Trump announced a deal with Iran that could ease energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement signals a potential end to tensions that have threatened global energy supplies, with markets responding optimistically to the prospect of increased oil flow and reduced geopolitical risk. Energy stocks initially fell on lower crude prices, though broader market indexes climbed on expectations that cheaper oil would benefit consumers and other sectors. The deal, if implemented, could reshape Middle Eastern relations and ease inflation pressures tied to energy costs.