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Oil fell as senior US officials gave further, positive signals on progress toward a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Guinea, the world’s biggest bauxite producer, plans to announce reforms next month to control exports of the ore used in making aluminum as it bids to bolster prices.

The Czech Republic’s prime minister urged the central bank to cut interest rates, doubling down on his push for lower borrowing costs even as the country faces growing inflation risks from energy prices.

Former Chennai Commissioner A. Arun to head the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption