U.S. crude oil fell below $95 per barrel as markets hoped for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war. The move followed signals from the U.S. and Iranian presidents that they were open to a diplomatic solution; separate reporting said investors weighed fresh U.S. strikes against continuing diplomatic efforts as oil prices rebounded from steep previous-session losses.
WHO:
Oil markets
WHAT:
U.S. crude oil fell below $95 per barrel amid hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war.
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Reported Nov 3, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET
WHERE:
Global oil markets
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Markets hoped for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war, while investors also weighed fresh U.S. strikes against continuing diplomatic efforts.
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