Global oil prices plunge and ASX enjoys sharp rise after Trump abandons threat

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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-04-08 12:14 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Australia, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Global oil prices plunged and Australian shares have enjoyed a sharp jump after US President Donald Trump abandoned his threat of annihilation at the 11th hour and struck a deal with Iran.Both countries have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, brokered by Pakistan.Following the announcement, futures for US crude oil fell 14.7 per cent to $US96.27 a barrel while futures for Brent crude oil (the global benchmark for oil prices) sank
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