"Progress in Gaza Hostage Talks Sparks Hope for New Deal"
TL;DR
Crude oil futures dipped slightly as a senior Israeli official expressed optimism about progress on a deal to release hostages in Gaza, while the market awaited U.S. inventory data. The West Texas Intermediate contract fell to $77.44 a barrel, and the Brent contract for April dropped to $82.50 a barrel. Efforts to secure the release of hostages could potentially reduce the risk of conflict in the Middle East and disrupt crude supplies.
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- Oil prices lower as senior Israeli official sees signs of progress on hostage deal CNBC
- Scoop: U.S. urges Israel to send officials for Paris hostage talks, says progress made Axios
- Israeli to decide on sending team to hostage talks amid cautious signs of progress The Times of Israel
- Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hopes rise for new Gaza deal as Rafah invasion looms NBC News
- White House, Arab States Ramp Up Talks to Free Gaza Hostages The Wall Street Journal
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