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Oil Rises and Stocks Fall as US-Iran Truce Expires

economy-finance · 2026-08-18

A 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran expired Tuesday without a permanent agreement, sending global stocks lower. Crude oil prices advanced as a worldwide bond selloff deepened, with yields reaching a 19-year high. The collapse of the truce triggered renewed investor anxiety across equities, commodities, and fixed-income markets.

Key facts

  • A 60-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expired without a permanent agreement.
  • The expiration occurred on Tuesday.
  • Global stocks came under pressure.
  • Oil prices climbed higher.
  • A worldwide bond selloff deepened.
  • Bond yields reached a 19-year high.
  • The truce was between the United States and Iran.
  • No permanent agreement was reached.

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  • United States
  • Iran

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