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Oil Declines Amid U.S.-Iran Talks, Netflix Surges on Strong Earnings, and Gold Hits Record Highs Amid Dollar Weakness

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Global markets witnessed mixed movements on Monday, with oil prices declining significantly, Netflix stock surging sharply, and gold continuing to post record gains, supported by a weakening dollar and growing global economic concerns.

Oil prices dropped by nearly 1% following signs of progress in nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, easing fears of potential disruptions in crude supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell to $67.26 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate declined to $64, despite strong gains at the end of last week. This drop also came as the Russian Ministry of Economic Development lowered its forecast for Brent crude prices in 2025 to $68, down from a previous estimate of $81.7.

Meanwhile, Netflix shares received a strong boost in pre-market trading on Wall Street, rising over 3% to reach $1004.46. The company announced robust quarterly results, with net profit jumping to $2.89 billion and revenues rising to $10.54 billion, reinforcing investor confidence in the entertainment sector despite complex economic conditions.

Gold prices continued their strong ascent, driven by fears of global economic slowdown and rising trade tensions—especially between the U.S. and China. Spot gold climbed to $3396.14 per ounce, marking its highest level ever, while futures rose 2.4% to $3408.20. This rally was supported by a 1.25% drop in the U.S. Dollar Index to 98.13, enhancing gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset.

These developments coincided with China warning other nations against entering economic agreements with the United States at its expense, amid the Trump administration’s efforts to forge bilateral trade deals offering tariff advantages in exchange for concessions. This move underscores ongoing trade tensions and adds more uncertainty to global markets, especially with major economic and political deadlines approaching in the second quarter of the year.

Key Oil Developments

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