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Exclusive-EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) - The European Union will urge members to cut their depe...

17th April, 2026

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Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Hormuz announcement 

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Investors placed a bet worth about $760 million on a f...

17th April, 2026

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How 50 days of the Iran war led to the loss of $50 billion worth of oil

By Stephanie Kelly and Ahmad Ghaddar LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The world has lost over $50 billio...

17th April, 2026

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Drone maker AEVEX valued at $2.6 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut

April 17 (Reuters) - Drone maker AEVEX's shares jumped 15% in their debut on the New York Stock Exch...

17th April, 2026

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Spain's watchdog probes major energy companies over historic blackout

By Pietro Lombardi and Marta Serafinko April 17 (Reuters) - Spain's energy and competition regulator...

17th April, 2026

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Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds

By Laila Bassam, Thomas Suen and Pesha Magid BEIRUT/QASMIYEH/JERUSALEM, Lebanon, April 17 (Reuters)...

17th April, 2026

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Lebanese joy at returning to homes in the south mixed with horror at ruins of war

By Thomas Suen , Aziz Taher , Emilie Madi and Jihed Abidellaoui QASMIYEH, Lebanon, April 17 - Lebane...

17th April, 2026

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Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

By Jesus Calero April 17 (Reuters) - Shipping companies have cautiously welcomed Iran's announcement...

17th April, 2026

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Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The balance sheet of euro zone banks does not yet reflect elevated...

17th April, 2026

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Italy wary of headquarters issue in UniCredit-Commerzbank talks, sources say

By Giuseppe Fonte, Valentina Za and Elvira Pollina ROME, April 17 (Reuters) - Italy is concerned Uni...

17th April, 2026

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Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway...

17th April, 2026

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EU could release jet fuel stocks if Hormuz disruption persists

By Joanna Plucinska LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The European Union is prepared to coordinate a rele...

17th April, 2026