Stocks reverse as investors await news on US-Iran peace talks

Stock markets fell Friday as investors awaited news of an extension to the Iran-US ceasefire, while crude prices edged back down following the previous day's rally.The losses follow a healthy, record-breaking week for equities fuelled by hopes the Middle East war, which is heading into a seventh week, could be close to an end after Donald Trump said negotiators were close to a deal.

• Nigeria sweats in heatwave as Iran war drives up costs to stay cool
• Iran's shadow oil trade endures near Singapore despite war
• Trump characterizes Iran war as a 'little diversion'
• Ten-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect
• UN chief urges 'respect' for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
• Trump says Iran agrees to hand over its enriched uranium
• Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire before truce starts
• Germany hails Israel-Lebanon truce, hopes for future as 'good neighbours'
• Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire
• Trump says Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium supply
• Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign
• US House rejects bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers
• Italy's Meloni hails Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as 'excellent news'
• US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes': Pentagon chief
• Vessels cross Hormuz destined for Iran despite US blockade
• Hezbollah MP to AFP: direct Lebanon-Israel talks a 'grave error'
• Iran 'cautiously optimistic' about peace talks with US

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