Thursday, 12 November 2026

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Oil falls on open as Trump says fresh Iran attacks 'unlikely'

Oil prices fell at Monday's open after US President Donald Trump said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of

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BoE’s Pill sees scope for interest rate cuts if UK growth stalls

Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill indicated that interest rates could remain steady or decline if economic growth stalls. Recent financial market predictions suggest potential for at least two interest rate increases within the next year. Economic growth has shown surprising strength, yet hou…

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