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Back to profileOil prices surpass 90 dollars a barrel after fresh attacks in US-Iran war
Brent crude has set off on a hot streak, trading around $90 a barrel as military action has intensified between the US and Iran.
Andy Burnham faces challenge of transforming UK from ‘the North’ of the global economy
Andy Burnham is inheriting an economy where political turmoil has become a defining feature of the landscape, so restoring stability is crucial.
Turnaround strategy is working, says Burberry, despite Iran war pressure
Sales across Europe, the Middle East and Africa fell three per cent, showing how quickly sales can evaporate when tensions rise.
Crisis of confidence over tech valuations spreads
This nervousness is combining with trepidation about the escalation of conflict in the Middle East as higher energy prices look set to bed in.
Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop after lukewarm forecast
Netflix’s slightly lower-than-expected revenue outlook for the current quarter was a disappointment.
96 per cent of investors brace for higher taxes as Andy Burnham prepares for No.10
New research from Wealth Club shows an overwhelming 96.1 per cent of investors expect taxes to increase over the next 12 months.
Oil surges, Trump’s strategy backfires and inflation fears return
Stasis has taken over markets as investors wait for the latest twist in the Iran conflict.
AI volatility returns as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns
Equity markets are set for a downbeat start to the week.
Heathrow passenger numbers dropped 1.8% in June
Airlines have come under pressure as investors assess the prospect of higher fuel costs.
June heatwave keeps shoppers away from the high street in blow to retailers
These latest footfall figures show how a cool shopping environment is fast becoming an even greater competitive advantage as retailers are forced to adapt to changing weather systems.
EasyJet agrees to rival £5.7bn takeover bid by US giant Apollo
Apollo has caught the tailwind created by Castlelake’s bid and has now powered ahead, overtaking its rival with a bazooka of an offer that’s sent easyJet shares soaring again in trading today.
FOMO effect helps power up markets despite Middle East uncertainty
Worries about fresh supply chain snarls as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slows to a trickle are largely being batted away.