Stocks spike and oil prices tumble after Trump says the US is in the 'final stages' of the Iran war

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Coverage diverges in how outlets frame the implications of Trump's comments. Business Insider emphasized the positive market reaction, noting a spike in stocks and a drop in oil prices, while the New York Post highlighted Trump's warning…

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Stocks spike and oil prices tumble after Trump says the US is in the 'final stages' of the Iran war

Stocks popped, oil prices fell, and bond yields inched lower after Trump signaled an end to the Iran war may be near.

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▪ Trump: US-Iran nuclear deal talks in final stages, oil price spike unlikely — Crypto Briefing
▪ Iran examining US proposal as Trump says talks in 'final stages' — ABC News (Australia)
▪ Iran examining US proposal, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks — Straits Times — World
▪ Iran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks — The Hindu — Top
▪ Stocks soar as Nvidia gains pre-earnings, Trump says Iran talks in ’final stages’ — Investing.com — News
▪ Trump: US in ‘final stages’ of talks with Iran: ‘We’ll see what happens’ — New York Post
▪ Trump says Iran negotiations in final stages, warns of attacks if deal fails — Korea Times
▪ Trump says talks with Iran in 'final stages' — The Globe and Mail
▪ Oil falls below $100 per barrel as Trump says Iran talks in final stages of negotiation — Quartz
▪ U.S. crude oil falls below $100 per barrel after Trump says Iran talks in final stages — CNBC — Top

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