Iran says Oman deal is in ’final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz

Investment advisor American Beacon Advisors Inc. and consulting firm Mercer Investments, a Marsh business, launched the Mercer & American Model portfolios, a suite of professionally managed model portfolios. The models combine thematic investing strategies, dynamic asset allocation and income-focused solutions. The five risk-based models feature a thematic equity sleeve that provides targeted exposure to high-conviction…

The 3.6% COLA for 2027 is aimed at helping more than 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with the cost of living

Average fixed-rate mortgage prices edged up this week despite lenders equally lowering and cutting rates, according to Moneyfacts. The average two-year fix rose 1bps to 5.97% this week from 5.96% last week, according to the latest Moneyfacts rate watch. Meanwhile the typical five-year fix is now 6%, also a rise of 1bps in a week….

Five properties with non-traditional facades have come to market across England, ranging from £495,000 to £850,000, highlighting continued demand for architecturally distinctive residential stock. In Wivenhoe, Essex, a 2023-built property inspired by historic boat-building sheds has been listed at £850,000. The three-bedroom house features dark Siberian larch cladding beneath zinc roofs, with 11 roof lights…

PARIS, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The acquisition adds more than 120 service stations across Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa and Mek’ele, reinforcing OLA Energy’s position as a leading pan-African energy network. OLA Energy Group announces the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with TotalEnergies to acquire TotalEnergies’ downstream activities in Ethiopia, subject…