New York, Sept 22, 2026 (AFP) - Oil prices retreat as markets welcome US-Iran talks

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2026-09-22

Oil prices fell again Tuesday as markets focused on the potential upside of renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement while shrugging off a bellicose address by President Trump at the United Nations. Global stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq rising to a second straight record while the Dow retreated following a muted performance on European bourses. Trump told the UN that he faced a "big decision" on whether to make a deal with Iran or "annihilate th......

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