Iran Reviews US Ceasefire Proposal as Oil Prices Temper

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Iran is reviewing the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal, raising hopes for a truce extension and cooling oil prices as traders assess Middle East disruption risks. Meanwhile, Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian refineries are pushing more Russian crude into export markets, with seaborne exports averaging 3.46 million barrels daily in 2026. Oil price movements typically impact commodity currencies and energy-exporting nations. Lower oil prices from reduced geopolitical tensions could weaken oil-linked currencies while strengthening safe-haven assets.

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