Oil prices fall as Trump says strait of Hormuz ‘open to all’ if Iran accepts deal
By Lauren Almeida

US president says war will end if Tehran agrees to deal, but that ‘bombing starts’ again if it does not

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/06/oil-prices-ease-and-markets-rally-as-trump-works-towards-deal-with-iran

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Oil prices drop to $107 a barrel as Trump signals progress on Iran deal, easing regional tensions. Brent crude retreats from recent highs amid reduced military activity near Strait of Hormuz. Global markets rally, S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records, tech and materials lead gains. #oil #stockmarkets

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UK 30-year borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 amid oil price surge and political uncertainty – as it happened
By Graeme Wearden

Long-term UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high on expectations of higher inflation, and speculation that local elections could prompt leadership challenge

https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/may/05/hsbc-400m-uk-fraud-charge-rachel-reeves-scott-bessent-row-stock-markets-car-sales-live-updates

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Oil prices dip as global stocks surge on Iran deal optimism. FTSE 100 up 1.5%, led by Diageo’s 5% jump after strong sales in Europe, Latin America. Trump signals progress on nuclear talks. #stockmarkets #oilprices

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UK car sales jump in April as two millionth EV registered; Rachel Reeves ‘clashed with Scott Bessent’ over Iran war criticism – business live
By Graeme Wearden

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/may/05/hsbc-400m-uk-fraud-charge-rachel-reeves-scott-bessent-row-stock-markets-car-sales-live-updates

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HSBC hit by $400m UK fraud-related charge; Rachel Reeves ‘clashed with Scott Bessent’ over Iran war criticism – business live
By Graeme Wearden

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/may/05/hsbc-400m-uk-fraud-charge-rachel-reeves-scott-bessent-row-stock-markets-car-sales-live-updates

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Oil nearing $120 a barrel for first time since 2022 as Trump maintains Iranian blockade – as it happened
By Graeme Wearden

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude approaches highest level since Middle East conflict began

https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/apr/29/uk-exports-middle-east-iran-war-economy-oil-stock-markets-government-live-updates

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