Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as renewed tensions test a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire
The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.
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- The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m.
- Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel..
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The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.
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