Oil prices dropped more than 4% on 24 July 2026 following reports that Pakistan is facilitating renewed diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran, with Chinese backing. Pakistan and Iran are reportedly exploring conditions for fresh negotiations with the US, driven by a China-initiated diplomatic push aimed at regional de-escalation. The development was reported by Cnbc TOP and Finnhub.
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WTI crude fell ~$4 amid reports of US-Iran diplomatic contacts
WTI crude fell approximately $4.00 to $88.25 on 24 July 2026 following reports of China-backed diplomatic contacts between the US and Iran facilitated by Pakistan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.67% and the S&P 500 rose 0.52% in the same session.
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