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The president hopes for progress in diplomatic negotiations.
Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request ⊖⊖
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The U.S. and Iran are in a stalemate centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil pathway whose closure due to the war has caused an energy supply shock.
Iran makes new proposal for deal to end war, regional officials say ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Tehran is said to have made or reiterated some concessions but source in mediator Pakistan appears pessimistic
Middle East crisis – live updates
Iran has made a new proposal for a deal to definitively …
Citi strikes €15bn partnership with BlackRock for private European lending ⊖
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a story from Financial Times ✅ › Financial Times
Deal aims to give bank added firepower to finance private equity dealmaking in Europe and Middle East
World's oil stocks are running out 'very fast' amid Middle East chaos, International Energy Agency boss warns ⊖⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Fears of shortages are rising with the summer travel season approaching in the northern hemisphere. Airlines have also warned of jet fuel scarcity in weeks if supply disruptions persist.
Rising prices are Britons’ biggest money worry as inflation stays high, survey finds ○
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Households ‘increasingly gloomy’ about finances amid fears of interest rate rises due to higher fuel prices
Business live – latest updates
Rising prices have become the top financial concern for UK hou…
Rachel Reeves 'will shelve 5p fuel duty hike' as pump prices head for new high since Middle East crisis erupted ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could announce as soon as Thursday that the increase slated for September is not happening.
Middle East crisis live: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to reach peace deal ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it doesn’t come to an agreement
UAE blames Iran or its proxies for drone strike fire near nuclear plant
Oman’s foreign ministry has condem…
Investment firms look beyond Iran war to expand in Middle East ⊕
Asset managers and hedge funds say they remain committed to the region despite the current disruption
Mortgage costs rise sharply on Middle East conflict ⊖
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a story from Financial Times ✅ › Financial Times
Home loans have become more expensive in North America and Europe despite central banks keeping rates on hold