WorldUncertain situation raising risks to global energy supplies while markets react to hopes of easing tensionsVessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026. (Reuters)Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status ‌of talks to end their five-month-old war boosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks to global energy flows. The only talks underway, he said, were discussions with Oman over management of the Strait of Hormuz. Stocks rise, oil down on hopes for resolutionStill, hopes ‌that U.S.-Iran tensions were easing again pushed down oil prices, while major stock indexes gained on Monday. Brent crude futures fell ⁠about 7% to around $83.77 a barrel while the Dow closed at a record high.