Brent crude slips to $80.26 as US-Iran roadmap set for 60-day final-deal push; GIFT Nifty signals gap-up open

The U.S. and Iran reached a preliminary agreement in Switzerland, setting a 60-day plan to work toward a final deal. Brent crude futures erased early gains, with the August contract down 0.38% at $80.26 a barrel. GIFT Nifty pointed to a higher open for Indian equities, while Asian markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 2% and Hang Seng and Shanghai futures lower.