Markets & Econ

US and Iran Sign Preliminary Peace Accord; Strait of Hormuz Reopening Proposed

The US and Iran signed a preliminary peace accord.

A proposed US-Iran deal involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices fluctuated as traders monitored increased shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Naval mines, high insurance costs, and geopolitical risks are factors affecting shipping in the region.