Oil Drops as Trump Pauses Strikes on Iran; Tech Giants Brace for Earnings

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Oil fell as Trump paused strikes on Iran, boosting hopes for diplomacy. Top tech names—Amazon, Meta—prepare for upcoming earnings; CBS reporter Brooke DiPalma discusses.

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Oil prices fell after President Trump paused strikes on Iran, a move that turned a near-term risk premium into a hope for diplomacy and calmer markets. That geopolitical easing came on the same day anchors pointed to the next major calendar event, big-tech earnings, with Amazon among the names coming under the microscope. Yahoo Finance reporter Brooke DiPalma joined CBS News to frame this as a two-part story: less raw geopolitical fear, and more attention on corporate results that will decide whether markets keep the rally or reassess risk.