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Brent crude jumps 9.6% to $83.30 amid Hormuz risks

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Oil prices surged nearly 10% on Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran conflict focused attention on the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for September delivery gained...
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GME posts strongest trading week in two decades

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Gulf Mercantile Exchange recorded the highest weekly trading volume in its history during the week of May 11, 2026, with more than 69,052 contracts traded,...
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Bahrain and UK review regional tensions and economic risks

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MANAMA: Bahrain and the United Kingdom said after meetings in Manama that they had reviewed regional and international developments, with both sides emphasizing the security and economic...
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BP announces 4,700 job cuts amid cost-saving measures

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BP, one of the world’s leading energy companies, announced on Thursday a significant workforce reduction as part of a broader cost-saving initiative. The British oil...
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Brent crude inches higher amid falling U.S. crude inventories

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Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a drop in U.S. crude inventories and an anticipated interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve....
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Oil prices rise as U.S. crude stocks drop, but gains stay limited

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Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a drop in U.S. crude inventories and an anticipated interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve....