Stock markets up and oil prices fall amid further US-Iran peace talks (opens original article in a new tab)

Stock markets rose and oil prices fell as US-Iran peace talks made progress, with a 60-day roadmap for a deal announced by mediators.

• Oil prices declined following reports of progress in US-Iran peace talks
• Global stock markets saw gains, with Asian markets rising and European indices declining
• A roadmap for a final deal within 60 days was agreed upon by mediators from Pakistan and Qatar