Oil prices fell as hopes for Iran peace talks eased supply fears while investors tracked markets, AI spending and elections.
Dollar falls ahead of US midterms as oil plummets

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The dollar fell as oil prices dropped and markets reacted to upcoming US midterm elections and economic data.
- Oil prices fell about 7% due to talks on reducing Middle East supply disruptions.
- The dollar index dropped to its lowest since September 30 amid market relief.
- Concerns over AI spending and tech stock declines influenced market trends.
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