Oil prices experienced a significant decline, dropping over 5% to fall below $100 per barrel on Monday. This decrease occurred amid rising investor optimism regarding a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as indications emerged that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a diplomatic agreement. The market reacted to these developments despite recent military actions by the U.S. against Iranian targets.
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