Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as senior US officials raised hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.
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Campaigners denied appeal over Gatwick expansion
Campaigners have lost a bid to take their legal fight against the government over plans for a two-runway operation at Gatwick Airport to the Court of Appeal.
Goldman sees oil staying in $80-90 range barring U.S.-Iran deal or escalation
Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs said it expects Brent crude to trade within an $80-90 per barrel range until there is either confirmation of a new U.S.-Iran deal or a significant escalation in attacks and targets in the …
Is Bessent Buying Yen in Support of US Bonds?
The US Treasury bought Japanese yen last Friday and again Monday morning in its first coordinated intervention in the currency since 2011, following Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. It is only the third such move since 1…
U.S. job openings softer than expected, pulling back further from two-year high
The labor market cooled in 2024, continuing a trend that began in 2022, as employers simultaneously pulled back on hiring but also held onto existing staff, keeping unemployment low and avoiding mass layoffs. Posted wag…
Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that deals with objections to the use of covert surveillance powers.
BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
Profits at BP have surged to the highest since 2022 after the war in the Middle East pushed up oil prices.
Earnings call transcript: Saregama India jumps on strong Q1 2026 growth
Q1 FY2026 delivered strong year-on-year growth in box office, admissions, and revenue, with robust content and successful footfall initiatives. Asset-light expansion, cost discipline, and a healthy pipeline support a po…
The Boom Daily: Yen Defence, AI Deflation and Korea’s Hangover
Japan’s latest intervention was more than another attempt to frighten speculators away from the yen. The estimated $52.8 billion operation on July 31 would be the largest single-day currency intervention in the country’…
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
Twenty five states sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over a wave of tariffs against dozens of countries.
Why is IDEXX Laboratories stock rallying today?
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FTSE 100 today: Stocks rise as miners lead, Houthi strike stirs Gulf risk
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
What is Trump Media's Truth API and why is it controversial?
From trade wars to military wars, anything the US president says can shift markets, and so teams of traders - as well as a host of automated computer systems - monitor his statements to perform trades within seconds.
Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?
While this summer's hot and dry weather might be enjoyed by sunbathers, it is less than ideal for farmers. Could it also have an effect on the prices we pay for food at the shops?
Oil and Yields Sink as Big Tech Leads the Risk Rebound
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
Form 4 Cactus Inc For: 3 August
Shares of Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd climbed around 2% to hit $98.96 by Thursday afternoon. The Nasdaq-listed company’s stock swung between $93.66 and $101.78, with roughly 5.8 million shares changing hands. Cre…
Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
Eighteen-year-olds will be able to buy half-price train tickets for most services when railcard rules are changed later this month, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
Heatwaves are changing summer weddings - here's how to plan for one
Aimie Seale is one of hundreds of brides whose weddings landed in the middle of a heatwave this summer.
Grab Q2 2026 slides: profit surges 54% amid fuel crisis, guidance raised
August 1, 2026, 3:57 AM EDT. Goodyear India Limited (NSE:GOODYEAR) is scheduled to go ex-dividend on August 5th, with shareholders set to receive a ₹26.50 per share dividend on September 11th. This results in a 3.2% yie…
US Manufacturing Growth Exposes Deep Supply Chain Constraints
Oil prices turn lower as Bessent says U.S. may have Iran deal "today or tomorrow"
FTSE 100 today: Stocks edge lower despite positive day for European stocks
European equity markets opened Wednesday’s session with modest gains, extending the recent improvement in sentiment following the easing of geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran. However, the advance remains measured a…
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
The threat to ships carrying oil in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war started, experts have said, after a spate of attacks on another key route in the region.
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Microsoft has increased the price of Xbox consoles worldwide, citing rising memory and storage chip costs.
U.S. manufacturing sector activity accelerates to over four year high in July
The July flash PMI came in at 53.6, beating the 52.2 estimate, marking the composite index's strongest reading in eight months, and pointing to annualized GDP growth of roughly 2%. But the number that should sit at the …