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Oil prices drop after Trump tries to reassure traders that peace deal is coming

MarketWatch · Jun 2, 2026, 11:57 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts both edged lower after hitting monthly highs during Monday’s session.

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