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Oil prices fluctuate $80.26 Brent crude price per barrel. Here's what happened: • U.S. President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Iran, raising concerns about the durability of a fragile interim peace agreement reached last week. • Brent oil futures turned negative on Monday after mediators Qatar and Pakistan said U.S. and Iranian officials had agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal within 60 days. • International benchmark Brent crude futures for August fell 0.38% to $80.26 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for July were about 1% higher, at $77.52 per barrel. • Iran accused Washington of failing to ensure a ceasefire in Lebanon and said the latest talks would focus only on implementing the memorandum rather than broader issues such as its nuclear program. Market impact: 🛢️ Brent crude: -0.38% 🛢️ U.S. West Texas Intermediate: +1% "The apparent abundance reflects inventory liquidation rather than a recovery in production, leaving the market vulnerable once those stockpiles are depleted." — David Roche, Quantum Strategy Why this matters: → The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has significant implications for global oil prices and supply. → The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, has raised concerns about the durability of a fragile interim peace agreement. → Sustained supply shocks could ultimately accelerate the shift toward electric vehicles, eroding long-term crude demand and adding to downside risks for oil prices. Does $80.26 change your view? 👇 Source: CNBC 💾 Save this for later 📲 Follow @wealthclaude for daily market intelligence . . . #stockmarketnews #wealthclaude