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Investors turn to gold, not bonds, as haven from war in Iran
Gold and the US dollar jump but government bonds fall amid fears of an inflation
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France offers to station nuclear weapons in Europe for the first time
French President Emmanuel Macron lays out nuclear doctrine of ‘forward deterrence’
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Lebanon plunged back into war as Israel targets Iran-backed Hizbollah
Shia militant group strikes northern Israel for first time since 2024, triggering retaliatory offensive
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How western navies can keep the Strait of Hormuz open
Although the narrow waterway is easy for Iran to block, playing offence could prevent global
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Iran attacks show perils of US haven status
In moments of extreme uncertainty investors usually rush to the safety of US government bonds,
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BYD’s February sales fall by most since pandemic
Hit to Chinese EV champion marks striking change from years of largely uninterrupted growth
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UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest level in 2 years
Drop reflects uncertainty among homebuyers around chancellor Rachel Reeves’ November Budget
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‘Half of Dubai is booking’: expats drive to Oman and Saudi Arabia to find flights out
Charter operators vie to secure slots in Muscat as airports in UAE and Qatar remain
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