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Oil price gains and Westminster worry sink stocks

The FTSE 100 closed down 177.56 points, 1.7%, at 10,195.37.

Evening Standard

Mixed day for stocks as oil prices climb amid ongoing Iran-US deadlock

The continued stalemate between the US and Iran dashed investors’ hopes of an imminent peace deal and heightened concerns over oil supply disruption.

Evening Standard

Oil prices surge further and markets slump as Middle East war intensifies

Brent crude rose by another 4% on Tuesday to stand at a one-year high of nearly 81 US dollars a barrel, while the FTSE 10 tumbled more than 2%.

Evening Standard

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Oil, gas and stocks fluctuate over Iran war – what does it mean for your money, pension and energy prices?

The latest conflict, which is spreading across the Middle East, will have a significant knock-on effect in terms of inflation, interest rates and commodity prices

The Independent UK

UK wealth manager and price comparison site shares fall amid AI fears

Drop comes as AI firm Altruist launches service that helps advisers create personalised tax strategies

The Guardian - UK

World stock markets brace for turbulence after Trump’s latest tariff shock

Losses on stocks likely with precious metals forecast to spike even higher after move to impose 25% levies on European allies

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices jump as new Trump tariff threats placed on Iran trade partners

Trump has repeatedly used tariffs as a threat over the past year to nations doing business with the US

The Independent UK

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France’s confidence vote rattles bonds, leaves stocks unmoved

While equities shrugged off the latest political drama in Paris, the bond market’s sharp move higher could indicate investors are bracing for a deeper test of Europe’s fiscal stability.

Euronews

UK Economy Slows Less Than Feared After Tariffs

Britain's economy performed better than expected in the second quarter as it weathered the impact of US tariffs and a higher UK business tax, official data showed Thursday.

International Business Times

Claire’s to appoint administrator in UK and Ireland, putting 2,150 jobs at risk

Jewellery retailer takes decision a week after bankruptcy filings by parent company in US and Canada

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 hits record high as investors shrug off trade war concerns

Trader confidence that Trump will not act on tariff threat sends London Stock Exchange index to 8,979 points

The Guardian - UK

World Chocolate Day: The EU is celebrating with sky-high prices

Prices in the cocoa market have dropped recently from record highs, but coupled with high energy costs, they have fuelled a double-digit increase in European retail prices compared to last year.

Euronews

If AstraZeneca goes to the US, it will be a major blow for London and Labour

Move would deprive LSE of its biggest star and could topple a key pillar of the government’s industrial strategy

The Guardian - UK

European stock markets opened higher despite escalating Israel-Iran conflict

The major European stock indexes opened slightly higher while oil prices stayed elevated due to the uncertainty around the Israel-Iran crisis.

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The Independent UK

Exactly what is happening in the financial markets and what does it mean for me?

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for the average UK household? We take a look

Evening Standard

What is happening in the financial markets and what does it mean for me?

Here, the PA news agency looks at what the recent turmoil means for households whose finances may have been affected.

Evening Standard

Savers and pension holders warned of risks of making ‘knee-jerk’ decisions

Investors may be trying to navigate market volatility following the US president’s unveiling of tariffs on countries.

Evening Standard

Trump’s tariffs to be ‘devastating’ for UK firms, business groups warn

Experts also warned of more turbulence in the financial markets as investors react to the sweeping measures affecting global trade

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The Independent UK

‘Devastating’: Business groups warn Trump tariffs will deal major blow to UK firms

Experts also warned of more turbulence in the financial markets as investors react to the sweeping measures affecting global trade

International Business Times

Primark Boss Resigns After Inappropriate Behaviour Allegation

Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has resigned following a company investigation into his behaviour toward a woman "in a social environment", the budget fashion chain's owner Associated British Foods (ABF) announced Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Bitcoin price falls by 17.5% in biggest monthly loss since 2022

Cryptocurrency slipped into technical bear market, before Donald Trump talked up plans for Crypto Strategic Reserve

The Guardian - UK

WH Smith UK high street sales fall as stores put on the market

Revenues rise at travel arm, where retailer has shops at transport hubs and hospitals across 32 countries

The Guardian - UK

Parcels of land: is the Czech Sphinx gazing at Royal Mail’s property assets?

Daniel Křetínský could be hoping to develop or sell off the company’s portfolio of about 1,800 sites

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 falls as markets tread water ahead of interest rate decisions

The Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve will make calls on interest rates later in the week.

Evening Standard

Canal+ launches shares on London market in major boost for City

The company fetched a valuation of about £2.6 billion when its shares began trading on Monday morning.

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