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Oil prices on track for weekly declines as concerns over Middle East supply risks fade
Oil futures inched lower in Friday dealings, with easing concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strength in U.S. production, and signs of slowing demand setting prices up for their largest weekly percentage loss since ...MarketWatch - Business -
The OECD said the global economy could suffer a significant setback if an escalation of conflict in the Middle East were to push oil prices sharply higher.
The OECD said the global economy could suffer a significant setback if an escalation of conflict in the Middle East were to push oil prices sharply higher.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hershey Boosted by Higher Prices and Sales Volumes
Consumers are still paying up for chocolate. Candy giant Hershey said sales rose 8.9% from year-ago levels, benefiting from both higher prices and volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
OPEC+ Likely to Extend Output Curbs Beyond 2Q, JPMorgan Says
OPEC and its allies are likely to extend their voluntary production cuts beyond the second quarter at their upcoming meeting in June, according to JPMorgan.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Shuffles Military Assets in Middle East After Gulf Pushback
Washington is shifting some warplanes to Qatar to allay concerns among Gulf powers about riling Iran and its proxies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East Crisis: Trade and Diplomatic Moves Deepen Israel’s Isolation
Turkey’s decision to suspend trade with Israel came after some countries downgraded or cut ties. But key allies including the U.S. remain supportive.The New York Times - World - Israel -
The FTC said former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield attempted to collude with OPEC officials to raise oil prices and referred the allegation to the Justice Department for a potential criminal probe.
The FTC said former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield attempted to collude with OPEC officials to raise oil prices and referred the allegation to the Justice Department for a potential criminal probe.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East crisis live: Rafah operation could result in ‘slaughter’, UN official says
UN humanitarian office spokesman says hundreds of thousands of lives could be at risk and there would be a huge impact on aid operations. Daniel Hurst is Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent.. The Australian government ...The Guardian - World -
Interest rate cut bets rise as US job creation slows; FTSE 100 at record high – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as latest US non-farm payroll shows weakening job creation. Newsflash: The UK’s services sector has posted the fastest business activity growth in almost a year, reinforcing hopes that ...The Guardian - World -
'Trader justice': Ex-SocGen trader fired for risky bets claims he was made a 'scapegoat'
A former Societe Generale trader who was fired for unauthorized risky bets has lambasted the French bank for making him a "scapegoat."CNBC - Business
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