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Oil prices fall to lowest since August as Trump says Iran war is ‘effectively over’

Brent crude drops below $90 and markets climb after president downplays prospect of further strikes Oil prices have fallen to the lowest level since late August while stock markets climbed higher, as markets reacted with relief to Donald Trump saying that the war on Iran is “effectively over”. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, fell nearly 3% to $89.66, the lowest since 31 August, on Tuesday morning, after the US president downplayed the need for military action against Iran “at this point”. The fall came after a near 6% drop on Monday on signs that the conflict might be nearing an end. Co

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International

Mobilizations in France: the minimum wage at €1,502 net, “crumbs” according to the CGT

The increase in the minimum wage of 1.6% on December 1 will be "the second largest increase in 20 years", Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Monday, defending a "boost" which "is not just symbolic", to try to calm social anger. The general secretary of the CGT criticized this decision, pointing out that the “government has only announced crumbs”. Details from Olivier Guyottot, teacher-researcher in strategy and political science

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Crypto

Massachusetts City Bans Crypto ATMs After Residents Lose $397,000 to Scams

A Massachusetts city has banned cryptocurrency ATMs after residents reported losing $397,000 to scams involving the machines since 2023. The Framingham City Council voted unanimously to approve the ban at its recent November meeting, reports MetroWest Daily News. The ban is meant to protect senior citizens, non-English speakers and lower-income residents from financial fraud. District […] The post Massachusetts City Bans Crypto ATMs After Residents Lose $397,000 to Scams appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

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