Oil prices have dropped as stock markets show signs of recovery after Donald Trump’s comments raised hopes of an end to disruptions from the Iran war. Brent crude fell below $90 a barrel from a six-year high of $118 amid concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The global economy faces potential inflation due to the halt in oil and gas deliveries, impacting industries from fuel to manufacturing. Financial markets are cautiously optimistic as tensions ease and supply disruptions remain limited.
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