Oil drops 7% as Iran signals openness to peace talks, 10s -7bp

Mon 02 Nov 2026

Treasuries (close 2026-10-29): 2s 4.61% (-6.0bp), 10s 4.98% (-7.0bp), 30s 5.32% (-5.0bp).

Tape (close 2026-10-29): VIX 19.42, 2s10s +38bp.

Narrative: Iran war live: Tehran warns of earth-shattering blow; drone targets Riyadh

What mattered:

Oil drops 7% as Iran signals openness to peace talks
ISM Manufacturing PMI: 55.5
Vance: I feel good about prospects of Iran deal. We've made some progress, will see if can make some more.
Treasuries See Further Upside Amid Nosedive By Crude Oil Prices
Iran offers to open Strait of Hormuz on several conditions

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