Oil prices soar to highest level in years on Mideast tensions

Oil prices soar to highest level in years on Mideast tensions

Oil surged on Thursday (Apr 19) close to 3.5-year peaks on simmering Mideast tensions and keen US demand, while London stocks rose with drug manufacturer Shire boosted by a possible takeover battle.
European stock markets wary of another swoop by hawkish Fed chief

European stock markets wary of another swoop by hawkish Fed chief

LONDON: Stock markets wavered on Thursday (Mar 1) as the head of the US Federal Reserve delivered a fresh speech amid concern by investors over the pace of interest rate hikes.
European stock markets start week with solid gains

European stock markets start week with solid gains

LONDON: Global stock markets rose solidly on Monday (Feb 26) at the start of an event-packed trading week.