[MARKET UPDATE] Crude edges higher as US and Iranian nuclear talks end for the day with no telegraphed progress; earlier reports suggested talks to last for "days"; Brent Apr futures gradually rose from around USD 67.45 to USD 67.71/bbl over five minutes

The lack of progress in US-Iran nuclear talks typically raises concerns about potential supply disruptions, which can support higher crude prices.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 13:55 UTCOn the live feed at 13:35 UTC — 11 more headlines followed before this page went public

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13:41

US-Iran talks in Oman have ended for today. Another round of talks to take place in the coming days, per source with knowledge cited by Axios' Ravid

13:39

The talks between US and Iran in Muscat may resume again, according to Alarabiya citing Iranian TV

13:35

[MARKET UPDATE] Crude edges higher as US and Iranian nuclear talks end for the day with no telegraphed progress; earlier reports suggested talks to last for "days"; Brent Apr futures gradually rose from around USD 67.45 to USD 67.71/bbl over five minutes

13:34

CALENDAR UPDATE: Fed's Bostic (Non-voter, Retiring) to speak at 14:00GMT/09:00EST on Bloomberg TV

13:33

Stellantis (STLAM IM) CFO says co. is still in negotiations with suppliers over payments related to suspended EV models

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In this case, the gradual rise in Brent futures suggests that traders are reacting to the uncertainty around these negotiations, indicating a risk premium being built into prices as they monitor long-term developments.

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