https://macworks.dev/tags/economy/Recent content in Economy on MacWorksHugoenhttps://macworks.dev/docs/archives/cnbc/cnbc-2026-05-06/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://macworks.dev/docs/archives/cnbc/cnbc-2026-05-06/<h1 id="cnbc--2026-05-06">CNBC — 2026-05-06<a class="anchor" href="#cnbc--2026-05-06">#</a></h1> <h2 id="lead-story">Lead Story<a class="anchor" href="#lead-story">#</a></h2> <p>The U.S. and Iran are nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war, a framework that would mandate a moratorium on nuclear enrichment and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This potential diplomatic breakthrough triggered a massive relief rally in global equities and a sharp plunge in crude oil prices, though President Donald Trump cautioned that it remains a &ldquo;big assumption&rdquo; that Tehran will finalize the agreement.</p>