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Oil markets are facing the “largest supply disruption in history” as the war in Iran continues to block tankers from shipping millions of barrels of crude…

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…

Lunchtime market round-upAfter a volatile morning, European stock markets are still in the red – but off their earlier lows – after steep losses in Asia-Pacific…

Stock markets have rebounded in Asia after days of heavy losses driven by the war in the Middle East, but oil and gas prices have continued…

European stock markets have rallied on a report claiming Iran is engaging in a “secret outreach” to end the war in the Middle East, after several…

Introduction: War in Middle East threatens UK living standards growthGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.The…

The US attack on Iran has muddled expectations for the year, especially in energy markets. Today on the show, US energy editor Jamie Smyth joins Katie…

Gas prices surged on Monday and oil rose sharply as an escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran caused major disruption to production and supplies.QatarEnergy, the…

1. AI agents remove all ‘friction’ in the economyThe scenario begins with AI agents undergoing a “jump in capability”. This has already happened. Citrini refers to…

Stock markets stumbled on Monday as Donald Trump pushed ahead with fresh tariffs on the US’s trading partners despite a supreme court strike-down and growing opposition…