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Brent and WTI fell again as markets tracked Strait of Hormuz talks, US crude stock data and an OPEC+ production adjustment for September. The post Brent and WTI slide as Hormuz talks shape global oil markets appeared first on London Dawn.

Hungary revises its 2026 budget around a 7.5% deficit goal, 700 billion forints in savings and a 500 billion forint emergency reserve. The post Hungary revises 2026 budget with deficit goal at 7.5% appeared first on London Dawn.

The EU posted a €21.8 billion Q2 2026 goods deficit as imports reached €701.8 billion, outpacing €680.0 billion in exports during the quarter. The post EU imports drive €21.8 billion goods deficit in Q2 2026 appeared first on London Dawn.

Graduate vacancies in the UK dropped to 8,383 in July from 15,397 a year earlier, while competition for available jobs continued to rise. The post UK graduate vacancies hit lowest level since 2016 appeared first on London Dawn.

OECD economic growth rose to 0.5% in Q2 2026, with 27 of 30 reporting economies expanding and annual GDP growth reaching 2.3% in Q2. The post OECD economy grows 0.5% in second quarter 2026 appeared first on London Dawn.

UK consumer inflation climbed to 2.9% in July, led by higher household energy bills as core inflation held steady and services eased. The post UK inflation hits 2.9% as household energy bills rise appeared first on London Dawn.

European Union business registrations declined in Q2 2026 as bankruptcies climbed 5.7%, with sector and country trends showing wide differences. The post EU registrations dip while bankruptcies reach 2019 high appeared first on London Dawn.

European Commission guidance lets EU countries seek fiscal room for energy security measures while keeping existing budget limits in force. The post EU opens fiscal room for energy security investments appeared first on London Dawn.

Official figures show gold heads for weekly loss as investors unwind inflation-fuelled rally, driving spot prices down 0.5 percent on Friday. The post Gold heads for weekly loss after profit taking hits prices appeared first on London Dawn.

Italy’s inflation eases to 2.9 percent in July as official Istat figures confirm slowing energy and unprocessed food costs. The post Italy’s inflation eases to 2.9 percent in July Istat shows appeared first on London Dawn.