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Stocks Rise, Oil Falls Amid Peace Talk: Stock Market Today

Market participants will pay close attention when President Donald Trump talks to the American people about the war in the Middle East tonight.

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Trump says King would have taken ‘different stand’ on Iran war in fresh dig at Starmer

President draws contrast between King and prime minister a day after Buckingham Palace confirmed plan for royal state visit to US

The Independent UK

Crude Prices Fall on Hopes for De-Escalation of Hostilities in the Middle East

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.26 (-1.24%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.1125 (-3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude prices remained lower...

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Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bust

For Australia’s building industry, higher fuel costs since the start of the Middle East war have been just the start of the pain.

The Conversation

The Guardian view on Ukraine’s perilous spring: Europe’s steadfast support is more vital than ever

Editorial: As the world’s attention is drawn to the Middle East, Donald Trump’s assault on Iran has had damaging knock-on consequences for Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

Crude Oil Prices Tumble on Hopes for an End to the War in the Middle East

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -1.62 (-1.60%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.0787 (-2.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today amid mounting optimism that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end. Crude prices remained lower after weekly...

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France and Japan deepen ties, urging calm as Middle East tensions escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for de-escalation in the Middle East and the protection of key energy routes, as tensions continue to ripple across the region.

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Commodity Roundup- March’s Top Performers and Underperformers

The old saying is that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. In the energy sector, the lion roared in early March, pushing crude oil prices to the highest level since 2022. By the end of March, oil prices were lower, but remained elevated as…

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US Gas Price Map: States With the Biggest Hikes Since the Iran War Began

Discover how rising tensions in the Middle East are driving up petrol prices across the US, impacting drivers and sparking political debates over gas taxes. Learn which states are hit hardest and explore potential relief measures.

International Business Times UK

Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule — but analysis of the country's supply chain suggests Berlin's exposure to the Middle East crisis runs deeper than officials admit.

Euronews

S&P Futures Climb on Hopes of Middle East Conflict Resolution, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Retail Sales Data on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.51% this morning as oil prices fall and risk appetite improves on hopes for an imminent end to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Who Is Shelly Kittleson? What We Know About the US Reporter Kidnapped in Iraq

Veteran journalist Shelly Kittleson abducted in Baghdad: Explore the high-stakes search operation, international response, and her impactful career in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

'Not our war': UK PM to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz crisis; backs Nato after Trump's 'paper tiger' jibe

Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed Britain will not join the Middle East conflict, deeming it "not our war" and not in the UK's national interest. He announced a meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring maritime security, aiming to mitigate economic fallout and rising…

The Times of India

Will jet fuel shortages or rising prices cancel my holiday – and will I have to pay extra?

As Lufthansa grounds 20,000 flights, other airlines are piling on the fuel surcharges

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The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese addresses the nation on the Middle East crisis – read the speech in full

Prime minister says months ahead ‘may not be easy’ and urges Australians to ‘think of others in your community, in the bush and in critical industries’

Euronews

Lorry drivers protest near Paris over soaring fuel prices

Dozens of lorries and tractors staged a slow-moving protest east of Paris to draw attention to rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East war.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?

In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security

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This Isn’t Just Another Presser. Why Albanese’s National Address On Fuel & Iran Really Matters

Anthony Albanese is giving a rare national address on the fuel crisis and the Middle East war. Here's why it matters.

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices spike after Trump vows to keep hitting Iran ‘extremely hard’ in address to nation

The president said US forces would 'finish the job' in Iran and that 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion’

AAP

Australia won't send troops to answer Trump's oil rant

Australia has ruled out sending troops to the Middle East amid Donald Trump's remarks for nations to "get their own" oil from the Strait of Hormuz.

The Guardian - UK

Two-thirds of UK hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs and one in seven will close, survey finds

Sector cites ‘billions of pounds in additional costs’ from new business rates and increase in minimum wage thresholds

The Independent UK

Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East

Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon

The Independent UK

JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies

The Mary Sue

‘Gas is over $4 a gallon’: Hakeem Jeffries has 1 clear message to America after Trump’s $200 billion war wastage

There’s a war in the Middle East, Hannah Montana is back, Fall Out Boy may be recording a new album, and gas prices have soared–welcome back 2006! It’s almost like we never left you. Of course, the war and the gas prices are one in the same, and we only…

The Guardian - UK

UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Trump jibes over British military role

John Healey says extra deployment is defensive response to ‘expanding threat’ from Iran

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