International Nuclear negotiations

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Begin in Geneva

Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 17, 2026

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Asian financial markets are cautious due to ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations and geopolitical uncertainties, which are driving up oil prices. Japan's weak GDP data is also influencing market sentiment and the Japanese yen.

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Event Summary

The United States and Iran are set to begin nuclear negotiations in Switzerland===Geneva, aiming to de-escalate tensions. This development has led to higher oil prices, with Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate showing gains, as investors remain cautious about geopolitical uncertainties and potential OPEC supply increases. Concurrently, Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy conducted a drill in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments, further contributing to market unease. In other news, Japan reported weaker-than-expected GDP growth, prompting discussions about potential fiscal stimulus from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and influencing the Japan===Bank of Japan's future rate decisions. Gold and Silver prices were down due to a stronger US dollar. Australia's central bank also indicated that inflation would remain stubbornly high without past interest rate hikes.

Key Actions

95 United States began nuclear negotiations Iran

80 Brent Crude rose in price

80 West Texas Intermediate rose in price

70 Iran held a naval drill

60 Japan reported weaker-than-expected GDP growth

60 Gold fell in price

50 Silver fell in price

40 Australia concluded inflation would stay high without rate hikes

Entities Involved

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United States

The United States is a key participant in the nuclear negotiations with Iran, aiming to de-escalate tensions. The outcome of these talks could influence global oil prices and geopolitical stability.

Importance 90 Sentiment 20

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Iran

Iran is engaged in nuclear negotiations with the United States, which could lead to a de-escalation of tensions. The country's Revolutionary Guards navy also conducted a drill in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil shipments.

Importance 90 Sentiment 20

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Brent Crude

Brent Crude futures rose ahead of the US-Iran talks, indicating market sensitivity to potential supply changes and geopolitical developments.

Importance 80 Sentiment 40

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West Texas Intermediate

US West Texas Intermediate crude prices were up, reflecting investor caution and the potential impact of the US-Iran negotiations on oil supply.

Importance 80 Sentiment 40

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Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil shipments, and a drill conducted by Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy there heightened geopolitical uncertainties.

Importance 70 Sentiment 0

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Gold

Gold prices were down due to a stronger US dollar, making the greenback-priced bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies.

Importance 60 Sentiment -20

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OPEC

Expected supply increases from OPEC are a backdrop to the US-Iran talks, influencing oil prices.

Importance 60 Sentiment 10

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Relationships

United States related ↔ Iran

Sanae Takaichi related ↔ Japan

Japan related ↔ Japan===Bank of Japan

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