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The World in Brief from The Economist
Trump says Iran deal is “all signed," stocks up, oil prices dropped and more
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Donald Trump said a preliminary deal with Iran was “all signed” and that the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” by Friday. Markets in Europe and America hit fresh highs following news of the deal.
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