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North Sea Oil Prices Hit Fresh Lows as Traders Weigh Iran De-escalation After Trump's Midterm Losses

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What Trump’s Midterm Defeat Means for Iran and Oil Prices
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Oil prices and the U.S.-Iran war were in focus after President Trump's electoral losses in the midterm elections. On Wednesday, North Sea oil prices slumped to fresh lows as the region's physical crude traders weighed the prospects of a de-escalation of the Iran war following the defeat, according to Bloomberg. Commentators in other countries wondered what the electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the future of American politics, according to The New York Times.

This continues an earlier story: Iran's negotiators keep Doha talks going as fears of renewed U.S.-Iran fighting grow

Later: Oil Swings as Traders Assess Iran War De-Escalation Prospects

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  1. The New York Times

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    Reports that commentators abroad wondered what President Trump's electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the future of American politics.

  2. Bloomberg

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    Reports that North Sea oil prices slumped to fresh lows on Wednesday as the region's physical crude traders weighed a de-escalation of the Iran war after Trump's heavy defeat in the midterm elections.

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