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BUSINESS © FRANCE 24 06:19 Issued on: 10/03/2026 - 11:13Modified: 10/03/2026 - 11:13
Play (06:19 min) From the show Reading time 1 min Global benchmark prices for oil fell, and stocks rose, on the back of US President’s comments signalling the war in Iran could be nearing some form of conclusion. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed to tanker traffic, and Washington is weighing its options both to clear the bottleneck and ease pressure on consumers back home. Also in this edition, Venezuela prepares to open up its mining sector to US companies.
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