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Oil prices plunge, markets rally after Trump postpones Iran strikes
Trump postponed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days after talks described as very good and productive, causing oil prices to plunge 10.5%, analysts said.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump ordered a five-day postponement of planned U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing "very good and productive" conversations with Tehran regarding a complete resolution of hostilities.
- This pause follows Trump's weekend ultimatum threatening to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the country failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a waterway carrying roughly 20% of global oil supplies.
- Global financial markets rallied on Monday as oil prices plunged following the announcement, though the Iranian Foreign Ministry denied any negotiations, labeling Trump's claims "fake news" intended to manipulate markets.
- Optimism began to fade Tuesday, March 24, as reports indicated airstrikes continued despite the claimed diplomatic opening, and oil prices rose as skepticism grew regarding the sustainability of the talks.
- The International Energy Agency warned the conflict poses a "major, major threat" to the global economy, emphasizing that sustained de-escalation is necessary to avoid disruptions forcing central banks to hike interest rates.
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