
Oil prices slide amid hopes for Iran war resolution
(Investing) – Oil prices fell on Wednesday, with Brent crude oscillating around $100 a barrel, as Middle East strikes continued despite talks of de-escalation in the almost month-old conflict between joint U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran. As of 10:37 ET (14:37 GMT), Brent oil futures expiring in May fell 3.9% to $100.41 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures declined 3.5%