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Rising oil prices pose wider economic risks

Economy July 17, 2026 at 09:53

Rising Middle East oil prices are expected to have consequences far beyond higher fuel costs, with an economist warning of mounting inflationary pressures, possible interest rate...

Gold prices slide after record surge

Economy June 29, 2026 at 09:35

Gold prices have fallen by 29% from their record high at the end of January, underlining that while the precious metal remains a traditional...

Oil prices return to pre-Iran war levels

International June 25, 2026 at 16:50

Crude prices fall as shipping resumes The price of oil has fallen to levels not seen since before the Iran war as traffic through the...

How Strait of Hormuz reopening could affect oil and food prices

Economy June 16, 2026 at 11:33

Deal aims to end months of disruption More than three months after the US and Israel first began their war with Iran, the White House...

The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could things go back to normal?

Economy June 15, 2026 at 14:02

More than two months after the US and Israel first began their war with Iran, the White House and the Iranian regime have agreed...

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International July 22, 2026 at 16:05

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US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme

International July 22, 2026 at 15:56

A nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi...