The price of oil tumbled and European and US shares turned higher after President Donald Trump toned down rhetoric against Iran, suggesting further military force is not needed.
In the US, the S&P 500 pushed to a fresh intraday record after President Trump said Iran appears to be āstanding down,ā and announced further sanctions on the country.
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