World
Oil holds near one-week highs as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal fade
Crude prices remain elevated as traders assess diplomatic developments and shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz.
World
Style
Gold eases after touching a two-month high ahead of U.S. inflation data
Gold pulled back after a strong run as investors waited for inflation data and clues about the interest-rate outlook.
Science
Gulf stocks fall as prospects for a U.S.-Iran agreement fade
Regional equities weakened as investors assessed energy prices, geopolitical risk and the outlook for trade through the Gulf.
Climate
Yen stays near 160 per dollar as intervention boost fades
The Japanese currency remained under pressure while traders watched policy signals and U.S. inflation data.
Business
Extreme heat becomes a growing economic risk for Europe
Heat, drought and low river levels are affecting agriculture, transport, power generation and insurance markets across Europe.
Living
Italian sparkling-wine harvest starts early as heat accelerates ripening
High temperatures and dry conditions have pushed some Franciacorta producers into an unusually early harvest.