Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-07 12:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy
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NEW YORK — Oil prices sank Wednesday, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to allow ships to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf once again to their customers.
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