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Oil prices fall and markets rise on optimism over Iran ceasefire deal

Markets rallied, and oil fell after reports that the United States and Iran had agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, boosting hopes of a sustained de-escalation in the conflict.

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Oil drops below $100 while markets rise as US and Iran near a deal

Brent crude has fallen below $100 a barrel while Asian markets reached new all-time highs and European stocks rose at the open on reports that the US and Iran are nearing a deal for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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First Ukrainian companies added to London-listed reconstruction fund

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Iran war pushes Wall Street toward 24/7 tokenised trading

Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure.

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Stock markets gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks

European markets opened higher on Tuesday morning, tracking Asian and Wall Street gains, as oil prices fell on expectations that a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran would end the Iran war.

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Stocks rise and oil prices gain as investors await ceasefire talks

Markets have remained positive, with oil prices edging slightly upward, coupled with gains for global equities ahead of the US-Iran talks in Islamabad on Saturday.

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Oil jumps as markets tumble by Trump’s Iran threat

Oil rose sharply, and US and European stocks fell after US President Donald Trump said in his first national address since the Iran war began that the US would continue to hit Iran and "finish the job".

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Oil prices rise again as conflicting Iran-US messages fuel uncertainty

As the prospect of de-escalation in the Iran war remains uncertain, oil prices are rising, with the international benchmark Brent trading above $106 a barrel on Thursday morning.

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Oil prices slide after Trump withdraws from Iran ultimatum

Oil prices dropped and stock markets started to climb after comments from US President Donald Trump raised hopes for a quick end to the Iran war.

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Global stock markets slide as oil market volatility rattles investors

Increased targeting of oil and gas infrastructure in the Iran war is hitting trader sentiment hard as concerns mount that the current energy crisis is going to have a lasting impact on the global economy.

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Markets on edge as ECB prepares to set interest rates

European markets have opened lower as investors await the European Central Bank’s rate decision, with a sharp rise in gas and oil prices fuelling fresh inflation concerns.

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European markets show mixed sentiment as oil prices climb further

European stock markets lost their enthusiasm by the early afternoon following a positive trend in the first half of the trading lead by strong performances in Asia. Meanwhile, oil prices are rising further.

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FedEx-backed investors strike deal to buy parcel locker firm InPost

Consortium agrees to all-cash offer for Polish-founded InPost, betting on the rise of self-service delivery across the continent.

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Wall Street drops sharply as Google's Alphabet drags down stocks

Wall Street slid on Thursday after Alphabet fell more than 4%, dragging major indexes lower and rattling assets from bitcoin to precious metals.