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UK warns of more EU Iran sanctions if no change

The European Union will impose tougher sanctions on Iran if it fails to take concrete steps to allay international concerns over its nuclear programme, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Monday. …

Brent crude holds above $119 as China offsets Europe, US

Brent crude held steady above $119 a barrel on Tuesday, with an expansion in Chinese manufacturing helping to counter gloomier economic outlooks from the euro zone and the United States that could depress fuel demand. …

Stocks Down, Safe-havens in Play as Europe Fears Return

Stocks fell at Wednesday's open, retreating from their biggest rally in a month in the previous session, while yields on Treasuries held steady as fears of a resurgence in the euro zone debt crisis boosted demand for safe-havens.…

Iran Stops Oil Exports to Germany

Iran halted oil exports to Germany on Wednesday, a day after it stopped crude exports to Spain and Greece, according to Iran's official Press TV news network. The move appears to be an attempt to boost its position ahead of talks with…

NYMEX-Crude holds near $105 on U.S. manufacturing data

U.S. crude futures held near $105 a barrel on Tuesday, after gaining sharply in the previous session on better-than-expected manufacturing data from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest oil consumers. …