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Economy
Brent crude falls below $74 for first time since Iran war began
Brent crude dropped below $74 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war in late February, as investors continued to price out the geopolitical risk premium that had driven energy markets higher during the conflict.
Markets
Oil slips on US-Iran talks progress as pound falls on Starmer exit
Oil prices retreated on Monday after signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations eased fears of ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. In the UK, market watchers turned their attention to the departure of the country's prime minister.
Markets
Oil sinks further as US and Iran strike deal to end war
Crude prices fell further on Thursday after the US and Iran formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while equity markets gave a mixed verdict in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest decision.
Economy
Oil sinks to three-month low as IEA warns stocks at 35-year low
Oil prices fell below $80 per barrel as markets grew increasingly confident that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is coming to an end. This comes as strategic oil reserves in advanced economies have fallen to their lowest level since 1990, according to the IEA.
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Markets
European markets open mixed as AI stocks sell-off hits Asia
European stock markets had a mixed opening, as shares fell in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark dropping more than 5%. This comes as US markets saw sharp declines in several major artificial intelligence-related stocks on Thursday.
Europe Today
Markets 'confused' by US-Iran uncertainty, expert says
Economics analyst Osama Rizvi believes the chance of markets getting "worse" or "ugly" is "more than getting better" due to the changing situation between the US and Iran. According to Rizvi, economic confidence is "going down" in Europe.
Travel News
How to avoid paying more for Middle East travel disruption
More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before booking to avoid overpaying.
