# Oil Drops as Diplomacy Gains Ground | UK News

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Published: 2026-07-27T06:59:23+00:00
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Oil prices plunge as U.S.-Iran tensions ease, sparking market optimism — Brent crude dips to $91.68 amid hopes for diplomacy, though military options remain open. Meanwhile, DCC Energy gets a $5.75 billion buyout by KKR and Energy Capital Partners, offering shareholders a 24% premium. On the flip side, Shein posts a $99M Q1 loss after U.S. import duties curb sales, ahead of its Hong Kong IPO. AstraZeneca delivers strong Q2 profits, boosted by cancer drug sales, with EPS up 18% and revenue rising 5%. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/958562fda71b8c10

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