Oil Prices Drop as 'Hopeful' Tehran Responds to Trump Amid Nuclear Talks

• Oil prices fell after Tehran's encouraging response in nuclear talks with US officials, despite earlier threats from President Trump.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated a "new window of opportunity has opened" for a negotiated solution.
• West Texas Intermediate and Brent North Sea Crude both saw declines after initial rises.
• Speculation suggests Iran might dilute enriched uranium for sanctions relief, but a deal remains uncertain.
• German agrochemical giant Bayer's shares rose after Monsanto proposed a $7.25 billion settlement for Roundup weedkiller claims.