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Oil prices surged to their highest level in a month on Monday after President Trump announced plans to reinstate a naval blockade of Iran and impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude settling nearly 10% higher at $83.30 a barrel. Mr. Trump said the U.S. would act as the "guardian" of the strategic waterway and seek reimbursement for providing security, while the U.S. military said it would begin enforcing the blockade on vessels linked to Iran. The proposal has heightened concerns over disruption to one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, with analysts warning it could keep energy prices elevated and increase geopolitical risks. The announcement also weighed on financial markets, pushing U.S. government bond yields higher and sending U.S. equities lower, while Iran rejected any U.S. role in managing the strait and insisted it would continue to oversee security in the waterway.
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Volkswagen Group's chief executive Oliver Blume has announced plans to cut a further 50,000 positions worldwide. This comes after the company laid out plans to cut 50,000 jobs by 2030, bringing the total to 100,000 and making it one of the largest job-cutting programmes in corporate history. The company faces rising costs, which are 20% higher than competitors, and declining profits due to falling sales in key markets, particularly China. The group has struggled with profitability, reporting an operating profit drop from €22.6bn in 2023 to €8.9bn last year. Protests have erupted at Volkswagen sites as the company assesses necessary adjustments across its brands and regions.
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