Gold prices slip to weekly low as precious metals tumble; silver and platinum hit intraday lows Gold prices fell to a more-than-one-week low, with spot gold sliding amid broader weakness …
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Lufthansa cancels 20,000 short‑haul flights through October as jet fuel prices surge
by James Bryantby James BryantLufthansa cancels 20,000 short‑haul flights through October amid soaring jet fuel costs Lufthansa cancels flights as the carrier’s group announced the removal of 20,000 short‑haul services through October to curb …
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Iran Attacks and U.S. Blockade Choke Shipping Through the Strait of Hormuz Attacks on commercial vessels and a U.S. naval blockade have sharply reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, …
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Gold prices hold steady as investors await clarity on US-Iran talks
by James Bryantby James BryantGold prices hold largely steady as US‑Iran tensions and Fed outlook shape markets Gold prices held largely steady as investors weighed fresh US‑Iran tensions and Federal Reserve timing; spot gold …
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Oil prices retreat after surge as US extends Iran ceasefire
by James Bryantby James BryantOil prices slip as markets weigh US-Iran truce extension and Strait of Hormuz disruption Oil prices eased after early gains as markets weighed a US truce extension with Iran, disrupted …
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UK to Decouple Electricity Prices from Gas with Fixed Contracts for Older Renewables UK to decouple electricity prices from gas by offering fixed long-term contracts to older renewables and raising …
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Gold prices climb to $4,755 an ounce after Trump extends Iran truce
by James Bryantby James BryantGold Prices Rise as US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Calms Markets Gold prices rise 0.9% to $4,755.11/oz after US-Iran ceasefire extension; markets calm but analysts warn that oil, interest rates and liquidity …
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Gold prices slide as dollar rises and investors await possible US‑Iran talks
by James Bryantby James BryantGold prices dip as dollar strengthens ahead of possible US‑Iran talks Gold prices fell on April 21, 2026, as a stronger dollar and hopes for potential US‑Iran talks this week …
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Gas prices: Trump rejects Energy Secretary’s 2027 forecast, predicts rapid drop
by James Bryantby James BryantTrump Rejects Energy Secretary’s 2027 Gas Prices Prediction, Says Drop Will Follow End of Iran Conflict Trump rejects Energy Secretary’s claim that gas prices won’t fall before 2027, saying they …
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UAE Launches Commodity Prices Platform With Real Time Price Tracking
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE launches Main Commodity Prices Platform to boost price transparency and smart shopping UAE launches Main Commodity Prices Platform offering real-time price transparency for 33 essential items across 12 outlets, …