Markets, optimistic for the possible opening of the Strait of Hormuz

The optimism to seal an agreement that reopens the Strait of Hormuz is being transferred to the markets: fuels are falling sharply and the main indices are turning green. Specifically, the price of Brent crude oil – the benchmark in Europe – fell at 7:20 p.m. by 6.5%, to 93.70 dollars per barrel.