Oil prices fell and global stocks rose as US President Donald Trump said, “we’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal,” referring to negotiations over the Iran conflict.

Oil prices fell and global stocks rose as US President Donald Trump said, “we’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal,” referring to negotiations over the Iran conflict.

May 7 : U.S. and European stocks dipped on Thursday while oil prices slid again on optimism for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, even as the fate of the critical Strait of Hormuz appeared unresolved.On Wall Street, major stock indexes pulled back slightly from the previous session's multiple records on strong chipmake

A potential deal to end the war, which started at the end of February, sent oil prices sliding nearly 8 per cent on Wednesday.

A potential deal to end the war, which started at the end of February, sent oil prices sliding nearly 8 per cent on Wednesday.

A potential deal to end the war, which started at the end of February, sent oil prices sliding nearly 8 per cent on Wednesday.

May 7 : U.S. and European stocks dipped and oil prices were volatile but ultimately little changed on Thursday after a report said Iran would not allow the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with "an unrealistic plan."On Wall Street, major stock indexes pulled back slightly from the previous session

May 7 : Global stocks were mixed on Thursday while oil prices slid again on optimism for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, even as the fate of the critical Strait of Hormuz appeared unresolved.On Wall Street, the previous session's record highs largely held, if major indexes were mixed. The S&P 500 was little changed,

May 7 : U.S. and European stocks slipped on Thursday, as oil prices swung between gains and losses in volatile trading with investors still uncertain about peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.On Wall Street, major stock indexes pulled back slightly a day after strong chipmaker earnings pushed them

May 7 : Global stocks mostly held their gains on Thursday while oil prices sank again on optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal, even as the fate of the critical Strait of Hormuz appeared unresolved. On Wall Street, the previous session's record highs held, with the S&P 500 little changed, and the Nasdaq Compo