[MARKET UPDATE] Amidst the ongoing tempering of optimism around US-Iran progress, from both the Iranian and US side, Brent lifts comfortably back above USD 100/bbl, while stocks and fixed slip from highs

The news highlights a cooling in optimism regarding US-Iran negotiations, prompting a rebound in Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 May 2026, 12:35 UTCOn the live feed at 12:15 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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12:22

UK FCA confirms that it is investigating Mastercard (MA), PayPal (PYPL) and Visa (V) under Chapter I in the Competition Act 1998, and Mastercard and Visa under Chapter II in the Competition Act 1998, for suspected anti-competitive conduct

12:22

Pakistani sources told Al Arabiya "We have a draft agreement, most of whose clauses have the approval of both parties"; The draft agreement includes a complete end to the war

12:15

[MARKET UPDATE] Amidst the ongoing tempering of optimism around US-Iran progress, from both the Iranian and US side, Brent lifts comfortably back above USD 100/bbl, while stocks and fixed slip from highs

12:05

Iran's advisor to Supreme Leader says Axios' text is Americans' wish list until it becomes reality, and Americans will not obtain through a failed war what they failed to gain in face-to-face negotiations

12:02

Icahn Enterprises (IEP) announces management changes; Ted Papapostolou named CEO as Teno resigns; Robert Flint named Chief Financial Officer

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This shift can indicate increased geopolitical risk, leading to higher oil prices while concurrently pressuring equities and fixed income due to potential inflationary concerns and uncertainty in global markets.

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Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

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