[MARKET UPDATE] Risk on after the latest Iran headlines, with crude extending lower, Dollar down, while stocks, bonds and gold rise

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[MARKET UPDATE] Risk on after the latest Iran headlines, with crude extending lower, Dollar down, while stocks, bonds and gold rise

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A US-Iran memorandum of understanding on extending a ceasefire by 60 days has been reached, but Trump must still approve it, according to sources cited by Reuters

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The agreement between Washington and Tehran will be implemented in two phases, Al Arabiya reports citing a diplomatic source

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