Brent crude oil back over $100 a barrel as optimism over Middle East de-escalation fades – business live - short news
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Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is ‘critical’
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The dust is settling in the markets after a classic roller-coaster session yesterday, when hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East drove up shares and hit oil.
Iran initially..
source: The Guardian - 24.03.2026