Oil Declines on Iran Deal Optimism, Yen in Focus: Markets Wrap
Global markets rose as tensions between the U.S. and Iran eased, leading to a drop in oil prices and bond yields. Investors are now shifting focus toward upcoming U.S. jobs data and corporate earnings reports.
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The interplay between geopolitical conflict, inflation, and central bank policy remains the central focus for global financial stability.
This content was published on August 3, 2026 - 12:35 5 minutes (Bloomberg) — Stocks and bonds rose as the latest sign of easing tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices lower, allaying concerns about faster inflation.
S&P 500 futures added 0.5%, signaling a positive start to a week awash with key economic data and corporate earnings. Brent crude slid as much as 7.3% to $81.55 a barrel after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack on Iran. Treasuries rose across the curve, with the benchmark 10-year yield dropping five basis points to 4.68% as it retreated from the highest level since January.
The yen rallied sharply before paring most of the gain amid speculation that authorities may have intervened to prop up the currency again after coordinated action between the US and Japan last week. Bloomberg’s gauge of the dollar fell 0.1%.
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