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Wise, A. (2026, November 9). Oil prices fall to two-month low as Trump says new Iran strikes ‘unlikely’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/donald-trump-iran-brent-investors-republican-b1304196.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-09 · by Anna Wise

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Oil prices dropped to their lowest point since early September as President Trump stated new military strikes against Iran were highly unlikely if diplomatic talks progress. The price of Brent crude fell below $94 per barrel from its peak above $115 late last month due to improved diplomatic relations between the US and Iran. Analysts suggest that reduced tensions in the Middle East are cooling oil markets, though uncertainty remains as one more U.S. carrier has yet to arrive in the region.
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As of November 10, 2026, oil prices fell to their lowest point since late August, dropping below $90 per barrel as Donald Trump suggested the Iran war could be ending soon. This decline follows a near 6% drop on Monday and continued last week's sell-off in global markets, reflecting growing optimism over diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran. During a White House press conference, Trump downplayed the need for further military action against Iran, stating it was not "necessary" at this stage but reaffirming readiness if circumstances changed. Investors welcomed signs of recovery in oil flows through the Middle East, with crude exports from the Persian Gulf estimated to have returned to around 80-85% of pre-war levels. The relief in markets also boosted stock indices; Europe’s benchmark Stoxx 600 rose by 0.9%, while airline stocks like Lufthansa and Air France-KLM saw gains amid hopes for lower fuel costs due to easing tensions.

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91 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction
Oil prices drop below 90 dollars as Trump says Iran war could end soon This followed a sharp fall on Monday and extending last week’s sell-off of the commodity in global markets.
2026-11-10 · mixed framing · Oil prices drop below 90 dollars as Trump says Iran war could end soon
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The Bank of England has increased interest rates for the first time in more than three years as it warned that inflation is set to soar to around 5%.
2026-11-05 · assertive framing · Bank of England hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as inflation surges
But it warned that such “buffers would only prove temporary and these cost pressures would eventually pass through into higher consumer prices if the energy shock persisted”.
2026-11-05 · assertive framing · Bank hikes interest rates to 4% and warns more to come if Iran war continues
But it warned that such “buffers would only prove temporary and these cost pressures would eventually pass through into higher consumer prices if the energy shock persisted”.
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Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst for IG, said: “Two-month lows in oil have done much to bolster bruised sentiment in global markets, and the admittedly small signs of progress in peace talks adds to downward move. “Each passing day adds to the view that no resumption of the war is likely, but one more US carrier is yet to arrive in-region, adding a hefty dose of uncertainty.”
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Oil prices fall to two-month low as Trump says new Iran strikes ‘unlikely’ · assertive framing

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This took the commodity to its lowest price since early September. asserted
This → take → September
It had edged back up to around 94 dollars a barrel shortly after. asserted
It → edge → dollars
The price of Brent crude has tumbled from highs of more than 115 dollars a barrel late last month, as investors welcomed signs of diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran. asserted
investors → tumble → US
Over the weekend, the president dialled down his previous tone towards the conflict and said he was “highly unlikely” to order new strikes in Iran should talks progress, including around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. asserted
talks → dial → Hormuz
Oil prices have spiked since the start of the war in late February because of concerns about supply constraints in the Middle East, and have remained significantly above their pre-conflict levels. asserted
prices → spike → levels
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist for Wealth Club, said: “Investors are assessing signs of progress in Middle East peace negotiations after Trump’s latest comments suggesting fresh attacks on Iran are highly unlikely, while talks continue.” asserted
talks → say → Iran
She said “hopes of a more conciliatory approach help take some of the heat out of oil markets”. asserted
hopes → say → markets
Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst for IG, said: “Two-month lows in oil have done much to bolster bruised sentiment in global markets, and the admittedly small signs of progress in peace talks adds to downward move. “Each passing day adds to the view that no resumption of the war is likely, but one more US carrier is yet to arrive in-region, adding a hefty dose of uncertainty.” asserted
carrier → say → uncertainty
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