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Stocks Rise and Oil Falls on US-Iran Deal Hopes: Markets Wrap

Hopes for a diplomatic way out of the war in Iran lifted stocks and bonds as oil dropped on speculation that a deal would pave the way for a revival of energy flows through the key Strait of Hormuz.

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May 20, 2026 · 10:04 PM1 min readSource: Bloomberg Markets
Stocks Rise and Oil Falls on US-Iran Deal Hopes: Markets Wrap

Hopes for a diplomatic way out of the war in Iran lifted stocks and bonds as oil dropped on speculation that a deal would pave the way for a revival of energy flows through the key Strait of Hormuz.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Bloomberg Markets.

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