U.S. crude oil hovers above $70 as Trump, Iran issue mixed messages on talks in Qatar

Oil traders are keeping a close eye on crude prices, which are holding just above seventy dollars a barrel. The reason: a scheduled meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Doha on Tuesday has oil markets on edge. According to CNBC, both the Trump administration and Iran have been sending conflicting signals about what these talks might accomplish, leaving energy traders uncertain whether the outcome will push prices up or keep them steady.

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