Oil prices fall Friday after Netanyahu's statements on Iran
The North Sea Brent barrel, the international benchmark, was down 2.55% at $105.88. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Oil prices decreased by over 2% in early Asian trading.
- Statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu influenced the market.
- Netanyahu suggested the conflict with Iran would end sooner than anticipated.
- The remarks eased concerns about supply disruptions.
- Asian stock markets showed mixed reactions to the ongoing conflict.