Turkey, Iran agree on need to avoid escalating Mideast tensions -Erdogan
ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi agreed at a meeting on Wednesday on the need to avoid steps …
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Hezbollah pays growing price in Mideast conflict
By Laila Bassam and Jihed Abidellaoui BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah is paying a growing price in weeks of hostilities with Israel that have killed more …
Thai policy rate is right for now, Mideast war is a concern – central bank chief
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand’s current policy rate is appropriate for the economy, but the central bank is ready to make “adjustments” if needed, the bank’s governor …
Marketmind: China data beat overshadowed by Mideast foreboding
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. The latest batch of economic data from China surprised by beating …
Marketmind: MidEast tension keeps markets on edge
Although price moves remain contained in the absence of a dramatic weekend escalation, world markets are still on edge as Middle East tension builds without obvious …
Mideast ‘Peacemaker’ Andy Kim’s Worst Political Nightmare Just Happened in Israel
TRENTON, NJ – Andy Kim, who touts himself as a senior advisor to former President Barack Obama just had his worst political nightmare come to …
China belt and road stocks fall on Mideast war
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Conflict in the Middle East has cast a fresh cloud over China’s battered stock market, driving down exposed stocks – especially those …
China funds look to Mideast cash as US investments wane
By Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese funds are seeking new capital sources in the Middle East and other markets, managers say, in a …
Marketmind: Oil up but restrained on Mideast jolt
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The weekend’s Middle East shock adds another confusing twist to an …
Analysis-US sees big gains if Mideast mega-deal sealed – but at what price?
By Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is pressing ahead with a concerted effort to strike a “grand bargain” in …
Analysis – Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support
By Aziz El Yaakoubi RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s unpredictable crown prince is pushing hard to realign Middle East dynamics, engaging with old foes and …
Integrated Mideast defence system still only an idea, says U.S. official
DUBAI – A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that there was no framework yet for an integrated Middle East air and missile defence …
Biden will push for greater oil output on Mideast trip -Sullivan
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON -U.S. President Joe Biden will make the case for greater oil production from OPEC nations to bring down …
CVC, Brookfield among bidders for stake in Starbucks Mideast franchise – sources
DUBAI – Buyout groups CVC Capital Partners and Brookfield and two Abu Dhabi state funds have bid to buy a stake in the Middle East, …
Tight supplies lift Mideast and Russian crude grades to multi-year highs
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE -Middle East benchmark Dubai crude soared to a record this week while spot premiums for April-loading Russian oil jumped to their …