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Stocks back to record-setting ways on Middle East truce hopes

Optimism over a deal to end the war was boosted by comments from both Washington and Tehran and with $95-a-barrel oil now well off...

Dollar inches higher as investors focus on path to Iran peace deal

President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was "close to over," while the White House expressed optimism about a deal, saying more...

Dollar drifts as investors gauge odds for renewed US-Iran peace talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was close to over, as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran to...

UK financial watchdog to consult on proposed crypto regulations

Under the consultation, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on proposed regulations on a range of crypto activities including operating crypto trading...

London’s FTSE 100 flat as banks limit healthcare gains; Mideast in focus

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was flat at 10,611.03 points by 0957 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.1% International News via Reuters: London's FTSE...

Sterling steadies; risks from war to UK economy build  

Sterling's strength could prove short-lived, however, given how the war has complicated the outlook for UK growth and inflation, analysts said International News via Reuters: The...

ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says

Investors have been speculating on ECB rate hikes as soon as this month as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushes up fuel...

Sterling back to pre-war levels amid hopes for Iran conflict resolution

Negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Islamabad later this week, five sources said, days after the highest-level talks between the...

Stocks rise, dollar nears pre-war levels on hopes of US-Iran resolution

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to make a deal, but added he would not agree to any outcome that allows Tehran to...

Dollar fades as oil retreats from highs with US blockade in effect

Both Brent and U.S. crude had retreated from one-week highs hit earlier in the session, however, and gains in the dollar faded with oil...

London stocks slip after US-Iran talks falter, uncertainty lingers

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.4% to 10,558.38 points by 0944 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.8% International News via Reuters: London's stock...

ECB backs EU plan to centralise financial supervision

The central bank's backing will send a signal of confidence to markets, as well as the governments of some smaller EU countries International News via...
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