Iran truce agreement offers Trump an escape from conflict – but at a steep price

The US and Iranian representatives will commence discussions over the forthcoming two weeks, allowing some time to endeavor towards a lasting agreement. The journey is expected to be turbulent, yet in after-hours trading, the cost of a barrel of oil fell under the $100 threshold for the first occasion in several days, and US stock futures climbed. There seems to be a prevailing optimism that the most challenging times have passed.