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Oil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire beganThe oil price has hit its highest level since the US and Iran agreed a ceasefire more than two…

Oil prices rose sharply and European stock markets fell on Monday after the US seizure of an Iranian vessel dented hopes for a peace deal.Brent crude,…

US crude oil hits $110 a barrelUS crude has surged over $110 a barrel today, for the first time in over three weeks.The price of a…

The price of oil hit nearly $117 (£89) a barrel on Monday as Donald Trump threatened to “blow up” and “completely obliterate” Iranian electricity plants, oil…

Closing postTime to recapOil prices have jumped again after a statement from Iran’s new leader said the crucial Strait of Hormuz should remain closed.Brent crude has…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Lego’s chief executive has lambasted Danish Prime Minister…

Brent crude hits $90 a barrel as Kuwait ‘starts cutting oil production’Brent crude has now surged to $90 per barrel for the first time since April…

It’s the most costly anti-climate policy in the Australian government budget, working against efforts to cut emissions. This financial year, taxpayers will hand over nearly $10.8bn…

Introduction: Japan’s Nikkei hits record high and yen strengthens after Takaichi’s election winGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and…

The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 50,000 for the first time, as ballooning tech valuations, robust corporate earnings and hopes of lower interest rates drive it…