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Oil prices rise and stocks fall as investors wary of ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire

Experts said doubts about the stability of the deal in the Middle East were showing up in investor sentiment.

Evening Standard

Middle East set to dominate Macron's first meeting with Pope Leo

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Vatican on Thursday for his first official visit since Leo XIV became pope last year. The two leaders are expected to discuss the war in the Middle East and the situation for the region's Christians, as well as France's attempts to legalise assisted…

Radio France Internationale

Thursday briefing: What difference will the ceasefire in the Middle East make, and will it hold?

In today’s newsletter: The truce offers a reprieve after weeks of turmoil, but unresolved disputes and competing interpretations of what was agreed, threaten to pull the region back toward crisis at a moment’s notice

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Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit

The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.

AAP

Iran is a turning point for Europe’s liberation – from Donald Trump

The US president’s cry-wolf threats are losing their effect while European leaders are, at last, shifting from sycophancy to opposition, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

Lockheed Martin Stock Is Up 30% in 2026 and Yields 2%. Is It a Top Buy While the Iran War Drags On?

The defense major is one of the major players for the US in the Middle East war.

Barchart

Whatever it takes, the UK must help this fragile Iran ceasefire hold

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East has smashed Western alliances and savaged the global economy – so we must do everything we can to steer this chaotic president onto a path to peace

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‘Big money will be made’: Trump declares a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ after cutting a last-minute deal with Iran

From the brink of apocalypse to “Golden Age.”

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Will an Iran ceasefire lower energy bills?

The announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East has triggered an immediate drop in oil and natural gas prices, raising hopes for lower energy bills. However, consumers might not see the effects for several months, even though the oil industry has issued some optimistic forecasts.

Euronews

European earnings preview: Who wins and who loses from the Iran war?

Eurozone growth has been cut, inflation is surging and the Middle East conflict has shattered the consensus growth story for European corporates. From Paris to Munich, earnings season begins next week.

Euronews

Iran-US Ceasefire Holds as UK PM Travels to Middle East for Urgent Talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the Middle East to support a ceasefire between the US and Iran, aiming for a long-term resolution and stability in energy markets.

International Business Times UK

US is no longer a reliable ally and the special relationship is over, former national security adviser warns Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer’s relationship with Donald Trump has grown increasingly strained since the outbreak of war in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Ukraine claims Russia is giving Iran cyber intelligence to hone military base attacks

Russia has reportedly been giving Iran detailed imagery of military bases across the Middle East

The Independent UK

Trump claims a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ is on the way after Iran ceasefire: ‘Big money will be made’

President Trump jubilant after backing away from airstrikes threat, despite hostilities only being postponed for two weeks

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The Times of India

Ceasefire, 'not the end of war': What next for US, Iran, Israel and the Hormuz question

A fragile pause has taken hold in the Middle East after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The deal, announced just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for possible large-scale strikes, is being seen as a temporary reprieve rather than a lasting settlement, with key…

Evening Standard

Iran ceasefire relief sends shares soaring and energy prices sharply down

The stock market soared today as a relieved City cheered the ceasefire in the Middle East and oil prices slumped.

The Independent UK

Photos: US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire

Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire in the war that tore across the Middle East and disrupted the global energy market, with U.S. President Donald Trump pulling back from his threats to destroy Iranian “civilization.”

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister said: ‘I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region.’

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The Times of India

Tensions continue in Middle East despite US ceasefire agreement; Israel says deal limited to Iran

Missile alerts sounded across the Middle East despite a reported two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Fighting continued on multiple fronts, with a gas facility in Abu Dhabi ablaze following Iranian strikes. The ceasefire's terms and implementation remain uncertain, with Iran and Israel appearing to continue military actions.

The Conversation

Money’s tight but food prices are up. Here’s how to save on your grocery bill

Another interest rate rise and a spike in fuel prices is placing increasing pressure on household budgets. Many households are also seeing the impact of the war in the Middle East on the price of groceries.

The Conversation

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

The current fuel crisis, instigated by the war in the Middle East, has prompted countries to respond in different ways to ensure their fuel supply.

Evening Standard

Easter staycations spike as people stay closer to home in ‘uncertain times’

Recent bookings data suggests that trips within the UK have become more popular in light of conflict in the Middle East.

The Conversation

Why Europe can still face a gas crisis without a gas shortage

Gas prices in Europe have risen again following disruptions to LNG supply chains linked to tensions in the Middle East.

Kiplinger

War in the Middle East Spells Higher Inflation for U.S. Consumers

The economy can probably withstand the jump in fuel costs, but prices figure to rise faster, straining many budgets.

The Times of India

Russian satellites helping Iran target US forces in Middle East, Ukrainian assessment finds

According to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment, Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike US forces and other targets.

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