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Oil slips as hopes grow for Hormuz reopening

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WSJ Markets reports that Brent crude futures fell, with the move tied to hopes for a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The decline in oil prices came as a recent bond selloff showed signs of easing.

Latest closeWTI crude $91.10 ▲3.2%|Brent $103.93 ▲3.7%

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