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Oil price falls to three-month low and markets rally after US-Iran peace deal – business live

· The Guardian

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The US dollar is weakening, as investors shift into riskier currencies.

The pound is its highest in over a week, at $1.3438.

Whilst the deal is very good news for markets it looks like tough conversations will have occur in the 60-day window to ensure the peace is sustainable. As an example, the Senate needs to approve any extensive sanction relief for Iran.

For now the can kicking exercise has been very well received by markets even after a strong US close on Friday where hopes were raised of a weekend signing

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