Oil Traders Remain Bearish Despite Escalating Middle East Disruptions

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Oil traders have maintained a bearish stance on crude despite ongoing Middle East hostilities and Red Sea conflict expansion, betting on a swift peace resolution. Brent crude fell below $80 per barrel and WTI dropped below $75 this week following President Trump's statement that U.S.-Iran peace talks had resumed, though Iranian officials denied such talks were occurring. Iran is reportedly negotiating control of the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.