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Oil prices hold near six-week highs on US-Iran attacks

Oil prices hold near six-week highs on US-Iran attacks

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices were near six-week highs on Monday, creeping closer to $100 a barrel, as tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas kept crude oil flows in the Middle East low.

Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB

Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB

By Dhara Ranasinghe and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, erring on the side of caution as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, keeping oil prices high and raising inflation again.

UK house prices fall for first time since November 2023, Lloyds data shows

UK house prices fall for first time since November 2023, Lloyds data shows

By David Milliken LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - British house prices recorded their first annual fall in nearly three years in August as some buyers have held back on purchases due to higher borrowing costs following the U.S.-Iran war, monthly figures measured by Lloyds showed on Monday.

Oil prices hold near 6-week highs on US-Iran attacks

Oil prices hold near 6-week highs on US-Iran attacks

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices were near six-week highs on Monday as tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas kept crude oil flows in the Middle East low.

Inter IKEA Group Appoints New Retail Concept Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Inter IKEA Group Appoints New Retail Concept Manager and Chief Financial Officer

Inter IKEA Group Appoints New Retail Concept Manager and Chief Financial Officer

G7 Sanctions Reroute Russian Gold Trade to Hong Kong

G7 Sanctions Reroute Russian Gold Trade to Hong Kong

G7 Sanctions Reroute Russian Gold Trade to Hong Kong

Givenchy Seeks Brand Specialist for Accessories Division at Selfridges London

Givenchy Seeks Brand Specialist for Accessories Division at Selfridges London

UK's Jaguar Land Rover to cut nearly 10% of workforce under turnaround plan

UK's Jaguar Land Rover to cut nearly 10% of workforce under turnaround plan

By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Britain's Jaguar Land Rover said on Monday it would cut nearly 10% of its workforce through voluntary redundancies over the next two years, as the car industry faces heightened pressures including from Chinese competition and tariffs.

Uber just walked away from Africa's biggest market

Uber just walked away from Africa's biggest market

The ride-hailing giant exited one of its oldest markets this week, and the timing says everything.

Traders brace for US jobs data after Fed's Waller soothes bond markets

Traders brace for US jobs data after Fed's Waller soothes bond markets

By Marc Jones LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - World shares tip-toed higher ahead of U.S. jobs data on Friday, while bond markets got some much-needed relief after a top Federal Reserve official cooled rate-hike expectations and dragged the dollar lower.

Argentina's Milei steps up Falklands sovereignty claims with oil sanctions

Argentina's Milei steps up Falklands sovereignty claims with oil sanctions

By Nicolás Misculin and Sarah Young BUENOS AIRES/LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, stepping up the country's claims to sovereignty over the British overseas territory.

Solar Wave Festival Announces 2026 Directors and Selection Committee

Solar Wave Festival Announces 2026 Directors and Selection Committee

Solar Wave Festival Announces 2026 Directors and Selection Committee