Brent Crude Prices Fall 6.6% to $97.56 Amid U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Oil prices dropped significantly in Asia, with Brent crude falling by 6.6% to $97.56 per barrel and U.S. oil dropping more than 5.5% to $87.20. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that negotiations to end the conflict are currently progressing, a statement contested by Iranian officials. The decline suggests that the market perceives a reduced likelihood of prolonged supply disruption. Major Asian stock indexes reacted positively, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi each rising over 2% as investors consider the implications of peace talks.