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Oil Prices Tumble as US-Iran Diplomatic Efforts Gain Traction

Oil briefly dips below $100 as markets react to renewed hopes of a US, Iran deal. Bloomberg's Mia Gindis breaks down why traders may be overreacting, how thin market participation is distorting prices, and why even a diplomatic breakthrough will not fix supply overnight. (Source: Bloomberg)

Dozens of former WH Smith stores face closure, putting thousands of jobs at risk

New owner Modella Capital, which rebranded shops to TG Jones, blames weak consumer spending Dozens of former WH Smith stores are likely to close, putting thousands of jobs at risk under a radical restructuring plan by their new owner, which had rebranded the shops to TG Jones,The investment company Modella Capital, which bought WH Smith’s chain of 480 high street stores for £76m last year, blamed “weak consumer spending” as it set out the plan to landlords on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings

Profits jump to £122m at ticketing retailer but it expects flat or declining revenues over the coming year Business live – latest updatesTrainline has said the US standoff with Iran is hitting its revenues, with rail ticket sales to foreign visitors to Europe affected.The UK-based ticketing retailer said it expected revenues to stay flat or decline over the coming year, citing “the effects of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on inbound air traffic into Europe”. Continue reading...

One in 10 adults have no savings safety net, survey indicates

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Iran War Boosts Russia’s April Oil Tax Revenue to Six-Month High

Russia’s oil tax revenues jumped to a six-month high last month as the Kremlin started reaping the benefits of a crude rally driven by the war in Iran. With oil still trading near $100 a barrel, the windfall is set to continue.

Government clears Rs 5,000 crore emergency credit line to airlines amid jet fuel price surge

Government clears Rs crore emergency credit line to airlines amid jet fuel price surge

Is a larger down payment worth it in today's mortgage rate environment? What experts say

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Is a larger down payment worth it in today's mortgage rate environment? What experts say We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aly J Yale Aly J Yale Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance t...

How ECLGS 5.0 promises India's airlines skies beyond West Asia war clouds

How ECLGS promises Indias airlines skies beyond West Asia war clouds

Crude Oil Price Crash: अचानक क्‍या हुआ? भरभराकर टूटा कच्‍चा तेल, 11% गिरे भाव

Crude Oil Price Crash

US Treasury Signals No Change on Auction Sizes Into 2027

The US Treasury anticipates keeping nominal note and bond sale sizes unchanged “for at least the next several quarters,” the department said in a quarterly statement on debt policy Wednesday. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Dhaka’s first payment on Rooppur NPP loan scheduled for 2028 — Russian envoy

"This decision ensured uninterrupted works on the construction of the power plant from a financial point of view," Alexander Khozin added

UAE President visits fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).During the tour, he reviewed the latest innovations, products, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and readiness of national industries across a range of vital sectors, as well as the use of technology to advance local production.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply ...

Airlines among companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows

Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra materials costsBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices fall as Trump hails ‘progress’ on Iran dealAirlines and other companies are increasingly using fuel surcharges to cover soaring costs, a survey has found, in a further sign of Iran war-linked inflation hitting the economy.A poll of companies in the services sector, which includes airlines, found rising fuel prices had contributed to b...

Airbnb CEO on why the day after company’s $100Bn IPO was the saddest day of his life

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky described the day after the company's $100 billion IPO as the "saddest day" of his life, realizing external validation offered no lasting fulfillment. This experience prompted him to reevaluate his motivations, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic reasons and the joy of creation over status and accolades.

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Council tax discount tips as MSE warns 'thousands' are overpaying

People could be overpaying without realising it if they don't check

One of Australia's Big Four banks makes dire forecast on fuel prices that would have disastrous knock-on effects to the economy

One of Australia's Big Four banks makes dire forecast on fuel prices that would have disastrous knock-on effects to the economyREAD MORE: Trump set to lift sanctions on Iran By JACOB SHTEYMAN FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 13:20, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 13:20, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Saudi Arabia's Q1 budget deficit largest since 2018 — Bloomberg

It amounted to $33.5 billion

Wait to name England selector ridiculous - Vaughan

Wait to name England selector 'ridiculous' - VaughanImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Key (left) was kept in his position despite the Ashes defeat following the review by Gould (right)Published4 minutes agoCommentsFormer captain Michael Vaughan says it is "ridiculous" England are yet to appoint their new national selector.The process to name the successor to Luke Wright, who announced he was stepping down on 22 January and left after the T20 World Cup concluded in Marc...

Oil prices drop below 100 dollars a barrel on renewed hopes over peace deal

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