U.S. and Iran Near 60-Day Ceasefire Extension, FT Reports

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are nearing a 60-day ceasefire extension tied to progress on a broader nuclear framework, according to a Financial Times report, raising hopes for de-escalation in regional tensions. The potential agreement would ease immediate military risks in the Strait of Hormuz, directly affecting oil supply security and recalibrating Middle East conflict risk premiums. Energy markets, particularly Brent crude and shipping insurance rates, along with regional equity sentiment, are most exposed given the reduction in near-term supply disruption fears. A finalized deal would likely trigger rebalancing in oil-linked assets and emerging market debt funds with Gulf exposure. Traders will watch for official confirmation from Vienna-based talks and any IAEA statement on Iranian uranium enrichment levels as the next concrete catalyst.

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