Oil prices set for biggest weekly rise in two years on Middle East tensions
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Oil prices turn higher for the year on risks to crude flow in the Middle East
Oil futures finished higher for a third straight session on Thursday, prompting prices to turn higher for the year, as traders awaited Israel’s response to a missile barrage earlier this week by ...Yesterday -
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U.S. crude oil jumps as Biden comments on possible Israel retaliation against Iran
Supply disruption risks are increasing as fighting in the Middle East intensifies, according to analysts.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Israeli strikes on Iran’s ‘oil island’ could send crude prices soaring
What worries oil traders the most as tensions build in the wake of Iran’s missile attack on Israel is a potential disruption to the flow of crude in the Middle East — and when it comes to Iran, ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
As the strike at ports enters its third day, cargo containers are stranded at the wrong terminals or at sea, and ocean carrier charges are starting to mount.Yesterday -
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Bitcoin may slide to $55,000. Its next move hinges on the U.S. jobs report and Middle East tensions.
Crypto investors are closely watching the U.S. jobs report to be released on Friday and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to gauge the near-term direction of bitcoin.Yesterday -
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Are 1-ounce gold bars worth investing in as prices rise?
Gold bars have been a smart bet for much of 2024, but do they make sense now? Here's what to know.Yesterday -
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Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Yesterday - Mortgage -
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NYC steps up security for Jewish High Holy Days amid Middle East unrest
Iran's attack on Israel has pushed New York City to step up security for the Jewish High Holy Days. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more.Yesterday -
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Watch: Your questions about the conflict answered
Our experts take your questions on the ongoing conflict in the Middle EastYesterday -
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Faisal Islam: Oil price rise comes at a critical point
Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills.Yesterday -
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Rising violence in the Middle East as Rosh Hashanah begins
Overnight, at least seven Hezbollah members were killed in an Israeli strike that hit Beirut. It comes after Israel's military said eight soldiers were killed amid intense fighting with Hezbollah ...Yesterday -
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Ghana to exit default after two years with debt restructuring
Deal to reduce Accra’s debt load by nearly $5bn could pave the way for return to marketsYesterday -
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Eurozone house prices rise for first time in more than a year
Annual increase of 1.3% in second quarter points to gradual recovery of region’s housing marketYesterday -
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The Economic Cost of a New War in the Middle East
An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.Yesterday -
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What a Middle East oil price shock could mean for US consumers
A worst-case scenario for the market could send prices spiralling into the triple digitsYesterday -