Oil prices fall after Trump signals he could hold off on attacking Iran

Oil prices fell more than 1% Wednesday after President Donald Trump signaled he might not attack Iran.

U.S. crude oil fell 95 cents, or 1.55%, to $60.20 per barrel by 4:17 p.m. ET. Global benchmark Brent was down 93 cents, or 1.42%, to $64.54.

Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "we've been told that the killing in Iran is stopping. It's stopped. It's stopping and there's no plan for executions."

The president had previously threatened to take "very strong action" against the Islamic Republic if it executes protestors.

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Market manipulation?