Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) receives European Commission approval of Wegovy pill as first Oral-GLP 1 for weight management in the EU; ready-to-use pen for higher dose 7.2mg also approved

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Google (GOOGL) to allow third-party stores in its app store next week

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Brazil's Durigan says if the unfair US tariff hike is confirmed, will be necessary to assess the affected sectors to determine potential measures

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Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) receives European Commission approval of Wegovy pill as first Oral-GLP 1 for weight management in the EU; ready-to-use pen for higher dose 7.2mg also approved

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EU to maintain Russia oil price cap at current level until 23rd July.

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US CENTCOM denies Iranian claims of US forces striking a civilian wheat storage facility in Hoveyzeh on 14th July, labelling the reports as false.

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ENERGY/18 Sept · 06:01 UTC

Source close to the Iranian negotiating team says Tehran has informed Washington, via intermediaries, of its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with the minimum conditions based on the “Islamabad understanding”, according to Al-Akhbar.

Brent crude, after we published−1.1%

In a delayed reaction, crude futures slipped.

ENERGY/17 Sept · 12:07 UTC

A high-ranking source told Al Mayadeen that Saudi Arabia has asked the Sultanate of Oman to request a two-week truce from the Houthis, during which discussions will be held to address the humanitarian situation, reports Al Mayadeen.

- Brent (Z6), after we published−0.9%

EQUITIES/17 Sept · 11:59 UTC

China reportedly presses Iran to help rein in the Houthis after Saudi appeal, according to Reuters citing sources.

- E-mini S&P 500 (U6) futures, after we published+0.3%

ENERGY/17 Sept · 11:59 UTC

China reportedly presses Iran to help rein in the Houthis after Saudi appeal, according to Reuters citing sources.

- Brent crude (Z6), after we published−1.1%

FX/17 Sept · 11:00 UTC

STATEMENT: BoE holds rates at 3.75%, as expected; votes 6-3 (exp. 6-3), with Greene, Mann and Pill voting for a 25bps hike; APF gilt sales to be paused until April 2027.

Market, after we published−0.4%

FX/16 Sept · 18:00 UTC

Fed hikes rates by 25bps to 3.75-4.00%, as expected; unanimous decision.

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