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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
James C. Reynolds

Oil prices fall and stock markets rise as Iran claims ‘great progress’ made in peace talks with US

Oil prices fell and stocks rose on Monday after negotiators said that “great progress” had been made in talks with Iran and the United States, despite a growing war of words between Donald Trump and Iranian officials.

Brent crude futures were down 0.7% to $80.07 a barrel after mediators from Pakistan and Qatar said the parties had agreed over the weekend on a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days.

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