Oil Prices Stabilize After Major Sell-Off; Geopolitical Tensions Ease

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CNBC TV18•03-02-2026, 06:52
Oil Prices Stabilize After Major Sell-Off; Geopolitical Tensions Ease
- •Oil prices held steady after a significant sell-off, which saw the largest drop in six months.
- •West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded near $62 a barrel, while Brent futures finished above $66.
- •The decline was attributed to easing geopolitical threats and a broader commodities sell-off, including gold and copper.
- •US President Donald Trump indicated potential nuclear deal discussions with Iran, further reducing tensions.
- •Trump also proposed pulling back tariffs on India if Prime Minister Narendra Modi stops importing Russian oil, impacting global supply.
Why It Matters: Oil prices stabilized after a major sell-off, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and broader commodity market shifts.
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