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Oil Slumps at Week's Open as Washington and Tehran Pause Attacks

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Oil sank after the US paused strikes against Iran, easing tensions even as the Houthis claimed attacks against Saudi targets. Brent fell by more than 7% to dip below $90 a barrel in the first few minutes of the session, before paring losses to trade above $93.