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Shares edge down as Iran tensions push oil higher
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Stock prices in London closed slightly lower on Monday…
Mamdani's New York snake oil
That is exactly what I see happening in Zohran Mamdani's New York today. We have a very slick snake oil salesman making a case for painlessly fixing all of today's problems. And you won't have to pay a dime. Really? If you believe there is a…
New: Talarico Mourns Failure to Wipe Out Texas Oil and Gas Jobs
If one were deliberately trying to lose an election for a United States Senate seat from Texas, it's hard to see how one could go about that any more effectively than Democrat James Talarico is doing. From his 'vegan' campaign stumble, which he…
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
Conflict, migration and economic upheaval will accompany the global move away from oil, unless governments act urgently to help the worst afflicted countries to cope, research has found. Nigeria, Iran, Angola and Algeria are among the countries…
American and African Crudes Soar as China's Oil Imports Rebound
The prices of crudes from Canada, South America, and Africa have jumped in recent weeks as Chinese oil import demand is rising from a decade-low, benchmark prices rally, and Middle East supply remains disrupted. The Djeno crude from Congo, one of…
Dow futures fall 300 points to start shortened week as oil prices climb: Live updates
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell on Monday to kick off a shortened week of trading, with Wall Street keeping tabs on the Middle East war as well as rising trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. Futures tied to the 30-stock averaged…
Shares edge down as Iran tensions push oil higher
Stock prices in London closed slightly lower on Monday, as rising oil prices fuelled inflation concerns, while investors also digested UK Chancellor John Healey's pledge to control public spending ahead of next month's Budget. The FTSE 100 index…
It's time to start worrying about oil again
The Labour Day weekend serves a dual purpose on the United States calendar, marking the unofficial end to the long summer holidays and the start of the race towards the holiday season. This year's public holiday, which Americans celebrated on…
Stocks dented by inflation risk from rising oil, dicey geopolitics
LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Rising oil prices, conflict in the Middle East and political uncertainty in Europe kept investors on edge on Monday, leaving stocks to drift lower ahead of critical U.S. inflation data later this week. Tehran said it…
Oil Rises Amid Fears of More Supply Disruptions in Middle East
2334 GMT — Oil rises in early Asian trade amid fears of more supply disruptions in the Middle East. “Over the weekend, more oil tankers were targeted by Iran, with three coming under attack for using an unauthorized route through the…
Goldman Flags Risk of $120 Oil If Mideast Ship Attacks Intensify
Oil may rally to as much as $120 a barrel if attacks on shipping in the Middle East increase, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which recommended bets on natural gas and diesel as a way to capture gains. “Events over the last few days…
Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi Arabia As The Middle East's Top Oil Producer?
The global power of most Middle Eastern countries remains dependent on their oil and/or gas output, so it is little wonder they try to maximise this, either by pushing production higher or by pretending it is higher, or by forecasting that it will…
Oil price hike boosts demand for mini cars, compact EVs
A prolonged surge in oil prices is driving Korean consumers toward smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, with sales of mini cars and compact electric vehicles (EVs) gaining momentum as drivers look to cut running costs. Sales of both…
Oil Higher on Hormuz Escalation Amid Quiet Markets Due to Labor Day
Oil prices continued to rise in early European morning trade after Iranian forces fired ballistic missiles on two U.S. Navy warships, representing a fresh escalation in the six-month conflict. Brent crude oil traded close to $97 a barrel as both…
ASX set to slide as oil prices rise; $A stronger
European stocks were weighed down by higher oil prices and a drop in Novartis following the failure of a heart drug, while Wall Street was closed for the Labor Day holiday. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was little changed at the close in London.
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