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Politics · Middle EastIran says intensive talks with US underway to avert war
Iran announced on Monday that it is engaged in intensive indirect negotiations with the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to de-escalate tensions and avert potential conflict. The country has also offered to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz under specific conditions.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Drop, Tech Shares Steady
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, buoyed by stabilising technology and AI stocks and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal were cited as a factor in the oil price decline.
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Politics · Middle EastIran President Says Khamenei Authorizes US Negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government "certain authorities" to negotiate with the U.S. The development comes as oil prices fell and U.S. officials indicated a preference for diplomatic resolution.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastGoldman Sachs lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $105, sees $140 potential
Goldman Sachs has increased its oil price forecasts, projecting Brent crude could reach $105 per barrel by December 2026. The bank also warned of a potential surge to $140 in 2027 under specific supply disruption scenarios.
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Business & EconomyImperial Oil reports $2.45 billion Q3 profit
Imperial Oil announced a third-quarter profit of $2.45 billion, a significant increase from $539 million in the same period last year. The company's results were bolstered by rising oil prices and improved refining margins, while upstream production saw a slight decrease.
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Business & Economy · United StatesWall Street Indexes Rise as Oil Prices Ease Ahead of Fed Decision
US stock indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, opened higher on Tuesday. Easing oil prices and anticipation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision influenced market sentiment, alongside a focus on corporate earnings, particularly those related to artificial intelligence.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Fall Amid Easing Iran Tensions
Oil prices saw a decline on Monday, with Brent crude futures falling to $114.51 and US West Texas Intermediate futures at $101.04. The drop occurred despite recent surges to near six-month highs, influenced by hopes for reduced Iran-US hostilities, though attacks on Saudi Arabia maintained investor caution.
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Business & EconomyAsian Markets Open Cautiously as Oil Prices Ease
Asian stock markets began the week with caution as oil prices retreated from recent highs. Investors are focused on upcoming central bank meetings and corporate earnings reports that will shape market sentiment.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump Accuses Iran of Raising Oil Prices Before Midterms
Donald Trump has accused Iran of attempting to manipulate oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections. He claimed the country is staging fake attacks and killing protesters, asserting that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastBrent Crude Tops $111 After Saudi Oil Field Attack
Brent crude oil prices surpassed $111 per barrel following a drone attack on a Saudi oil field that killed at least one person. The incident, attributed to Houthi rebels, has heightened fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastBrent crude hits $110 a barrel amid Middle East tensions
Brent crude futures climbed to $110.86 per barrel on Friday, marking the first time the international benchmark has reached that price since May 20. West Texas Intermediate crude futures also rose, closing at $101.41 per barrel. The price increases were attributed to escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over global oil supply.
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Trump calls Ukraine refinery attacks 'disgraceful'
Donald Trump has described Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries as "disgraceful", claiming they are driving up global oil prices. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decided to resume these attacks after a three-day pause.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastUS Stocks Mixed as Oil Rallies on Riyadh Airport Attacks
US stock markets closed mixed on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 saw slight losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished higher. Oil futures rallied significantly following attacks on Riyadh's international airport, increasing inflation concerns.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS stocks fall as oil and Treasury yields rebound
Wall Street indexes dipped from record highs as US Treasury yields and oil prices climbed. Investors are focused on upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes for clues on interest rates.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Rise Above $101 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Oil prices climbed past $101 per barrel as increased attacks in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Asian stocks declined while US markets reached new highs.
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Business & Economy · United StatesS&P 500 Hits Record High Amid AI Rally and Falling Oil Prices
The S&P 500 index achieved an intraday record high on Tuesday, buoyed by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and a decline in oil prices. The 10-year Treasury yield also reached its highest level since 2002.
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Business & EconomyGlobal Stocks Rise, Oil Falls as Inflation Fears Ease
Global stock exchanges saw increases on Monday while oil prices declined. This trend emerged as concerns about inflation lessened, with investors expecting the US Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady. Weaker than expected US job creation data contributed to these expectations.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastSaudi Aramco CEO: Oil Inventories May Need Two Years to Rebuild
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser stated that global oil inventories could take up to two years to rebuild. He warned that nearly 3 billion barrels of supply have been lost since the U.S.-Iran conflict began, with about 1 billion barrels drawn from existing stocks.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastSaudi Arabia Cuts November Oil Prices for Asia
Saudi Arabia has reduced its official selling price for Arab Light crude oil to Asia for November, setting it at $5 a barrel below the average of Oman and Dubai prices. This move contrasts with expectations of a price increase and represents the widest discount since June 2020.
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Business & Economy · UkraineUS to offer 40 million barrels of oil from reserve
The US Department of Energy will offer 40 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The release aims to lower fuel prices, which have risen due to the war in Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine. Companies bidding for the oil must return more later.
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