Shares of energy companies were more or less flat, in line with oil futures.
Oil remained under pressure due to reports that the U.S. and Iran are considering a second round of talks, spurring hopes that a temporary cease-fire could result in a lasting peace.
U.S. crude oil inventories fell for the first time in eight weeks as exports picked up and imports declined from the week before, according to the latest tally from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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