Oil Prices Crash 2% as US-Iran Deal Nears – What It Means for Your Wallet
(Source: Reuters – May 15)
Breaking Down Today’s Market Rollercoaster
1️⃣ Oil prices tanked as the US and Iran moved closer to a nuclear deal (Brent crude down to $60/barrel from $80 in January)
2️⃣ Stocks bounced back after early losses (Dow +0.5%, European shares +0.6%)
3️⃣ Gold jumped 1.2% as investors sought safety
Why This Matters to You
✔ Cheaper gas? If the Iran deal happens, expect lower pump prices as global oil supply increases
✔ Stock market whiplash – Markets can’t decide if trade wars or peace deals are bigger threats
✔ Fed warning – Jerome Powell says “get ready for more economic shocks”
The Hidden Domino Effect
- Walmart warns tariffs are squeezing profits (your shopping bills may rise)
- European factories unexpectedly boosted production
- Dollar slips after early-week rally
Expert Take
“We’ve had a huge party, now we’re hungover” – IG analyst Tony Sycamore on the fading trade war optimism
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https://www.reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2025-05-15