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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Oil retreats on hopes regarding US-Iran talks as the sides could be headed for another in-person meeting this week

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WTI/Brent: WTI Jun'26 -1.9% / Brent Jun'26 -1.6%

  • Oil prices are lower as they continued to pull back from the initial spike seen at this week's open, while the retreat coincided with some optimism regarding US-Iran talks, as the sides could be headed towards another round of face-to-face discussions, which could happen on Thursday.

Gold: +0.5%

  • Continued to edge higher after recouping recent losses and with upside facilitated as the dollar lost steam.

Copper: +0.%%

  • Remains afloat after advancing as risk sentiment improved throughout US trade on optimism about US-Iran talks.