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Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
Trump said talks with Tehran were “productive” as the Iran war pushes oil and gas prices higher and support for the conflict falls.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
Oil shipments have slowed in the face of Iranian attacks after President Donald Trump celebrated restored flows. Such a level of violence has not been seen for months.
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WorldPingAs the Iran war keeps diesel prices above $6 per gallon, analysts say the only way to lower costs is to ease geopolitical tensions.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fortune
Trump disclosed 517 August trades, including up to $5 million in debt from SpaceX, a major Pentagon contractor and NASA launch provider.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingTrump honours CEO Satya Nadella as Vance goes hard at Microsoft — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
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