London, June 18, 2025 (AFP) - Oil rises, stocks mixed as investors watch rates, conflict

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2025-06-18
Oil prices rose and stock markets diverged Wednesday as investors tracked the Israel-Iran conflict and a looming US interest rate decision. Wall Street's main indices were mixed in early deals after the open as investors awaited the Federal Reserve rate decision and weighed the latest news from Iran. Despite rising tensions after President Donald Trump called for Iran's surrender, "there has been no sense of panic from investors", said David Morr......
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SWAKOPMUND, 18 June 2025 - Newly inaugurated cricket hub at the Hanganeni Primary School at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 18 June 2025 - Acting Secretary General of the Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA), Olavi Lita, pictured during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Business Summit 2025 in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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