Asian Markets Temper US-Iran Deal Optimism as Oil Prices Plunge
Asian markets reacted with caution to the US-Iran nuclear deal, as oil prices fell to a three-month low. Brent crude futures dropped 0.3 per cent to $82.90 a barrel, but another report noted a 0.6 per cent rise to $83.74 a barrel.
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One source reported Brent crude futures sliding 0.3 per cent to US$82.90 a barrel, while another reported Brent crude futures up 0.6 per cent to US$83.74 a barrel.
Oil prices finished at a three-month low overnight, with Brent crude futures sliding 0.3 per cent to US$82.90 a barrel.
Oil prices settled at a three-month low overnight with Brent crude futures up 51 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at US$83.74 a barrel.
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Oil prices, which finished at a three-month low overnight, reflected the cautious stance, with Brent crude futures sliding 0.3 per cent to US$82.90 a barrel.
Oil prices settled at a three-month low overnight with Brent crude futures up 51 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at US$83.74 a barrel.