VDE is trading at $189.50 (-3.05%) as falling crude prices pressure energy shares amid renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy, which raises hopes of easing Middle East supply disruptions.
- Brent and U.S. crude both fell more than 4% in reported trading, reversing some of the geopolitical risk premium.
- Major indices were higher, while oil’s decline weighed on energy producers.
- Volume figures were not provided; the alert reflects a sharp intraday decline.