Oil fell Friday, following a report that U.S. and Iranian negotiators are discussing a phased deal to end the standoff in the Persian Gulf.

Oil prices declined on Friday as markets assessed reports that the United States and Iran were discussing a phased arrangement that could involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz. At 04:02 ET, November Brent crude futures were down 0.

Oil prices fall on hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street and tech titans join Donald Trump’s state dinner for Xi Jinping. And our Deep Dive looks at how some investors are giving blood to get access to higher returns.

Oil prices rose amid renewed Middle East escalation concerns after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted six ballistic missiles launched at the kingdom, while U.S.-Iran talks showed little sign of progress.

If you're looking for a house to purchase or a place to rent, you're probably feeling squeezed. Mortgage rates have hit seven percent - and a new study shows that renters across the economic spectrum are having trouble paying rent.

Until fairly recently, the president wanted the public to see him as directly responsible for mortgage rates. I think we know why he changed course.

Expert weighs in as mortgage rates top 7%

Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, but North Dakota housing officials say programs are available to help first-time buyers with rates and down payments.

President Donald Trump is weighing a diesel export ban to calm soaring fuel costs. Still, America’s most influential business lobbies say the idea would backfire badly and leave consumers paying more

Trump’s proposed diesel export ban could cut refinery output, raise gasoline and jet fuel prices, and undermine his energy dominance agenda.

While some Republican lawmakers have considered a diesel export ban to combat high fuel prices, critics argue such a move would ultimately decrease domestic supply and raise costs by disincentivizing refining capacity.

LaRocco Consulting President Lori Ann LaRocco joins Making Money to discuss the potential impact of a diesel export ban, examining how it could affect domestic fuel prices and supply chains and U.S. energy policy on 'Making Money.