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Oil prices dip close to levels seen before Iran war on hopes over shipping route

The cost of benchmark Brent crude dropped as low as 79.61 dollars a barrel at one stage.

Evening Standard

Why are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices surge as Iran talks stall and supply concerns return

Why are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices moved higher after Iran suspended negotiations with the United States and concerns returned over crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude and US WTI futures gained…

The Economic Times

UK borrowing costs hit 28-year-high as City braces for Burnham challenge

The pound is also on track for its worst week since 2024 amid growing concern over political instability.

Evening Standard

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Gilts and pound suffer sell-off as market frets over Labour leadership

Yields on UK government bonds climbed back up on worries over political instability and the candidates jostling to challenge the Prime Minister.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 ends higher as oil price gains moderate

Nato and other Western allies pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s demand that military alliance members help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war – and a rise could be ahead

Markets predict Bank of England will hold rates in 2026 as bond yields soar on forecasts of prolonged conflict

The Guardian - UK

‘Finally got him to go’: how Epstein was given inside track on events that rippled through global markets

Apparent leak by Peter Mandelson gave advance notice of Gordon Brown’s resignation and €500bn eurozone deal

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Gold may have further to climb, but is its safety overstated?

More investors are turning to precious metals as global uncertainty persists. But analysts stress that gold isn’t a fixed store of value, particularly as bullion sees its price slip on Friday.

Euronews

UK mid-caps outperform in calm post-Budget trade

‘UK assets continue to hold up well in the wake of the Budget,’ said IG analyst Chris Beauchamp.

Evening Standard

US markets tumble amid Wall Street concern over job losses and AI

S&P 500 down 1.1% and Nasdaq down 1.9% as hiring freezes and layoffs sharpen fears US economy is slowing

The Guardian - US

‘A stomach of steel’: amateur investors ride out dips amid talk of an AI bubble

As one 23-year-old buys a house with his winnings, experts say risk-takers are fuelling an unsustainable market

The Guardian - UK

Rolls-Royce boosts FTSE 100 as shares soar on profit upgrade

Shares in the engine manufacturer soared by more than 15% after it also said it would buy back about £1 billion of stock from investors.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 closes short of record levels despite further gains

London’s top index finished 23.94 points higher to end the day at 8,557.81.

The Independent UK

London’s FTSE 250 slumps and pound weakens as UK gilt yields spike

The more domestically focused FTSE 250 tumbled 2% on Wednesday, while the FTSE 100 was treading water.

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European stocks surge amid hopes US will scale back tariff plans

The FTSE 100 closed 25.68 points higher, or 0.31%, at 8,249.66 following a late-afternoon boost to trading.

Evening Standard

Banks boost FTSE 100 while European stocks rebound

London’s top index was up 52.8 points, or 0.65%, to close at 8,125.19.

The Guardian - UK

Stocks and shares: where to start if you want to become an investor

From asking yourself if you could cope with losing money to researching all the practical tax implications

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