Oil wavers amid doubts about Hormuz deal, stocks ease from record

Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks · Aug 6, 2026 · 4m

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Iran and Oman reach deal on Hormuz but final details still being worked

out. Oil prices hover around $75.00 as deal hinges on US approval. Dollar

trades sideways ahead of US payrolls report. Gold continues to edge

higher on Middle East optimism, softer dollar.

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