Oil prices dropped significantly as President Trump indicated a halt to killings in Iran, easing fears of military action and supply disruptions. Adding to the bearish sentiment, U.S. crude and gasoline inventories saw a sharp rise, while Venezuela resumed oil exports. These factors overshadowed positive demand forecasts from OPEC and strong Chinese import data.
US stocks today: US market ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving their largest monthly gains in years. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants