Stuart Biggs

A tanker was struck by projectiles off the coast of Qatar on Wednesday, according to a report from UK Maritime Trade Operations, a rare attack deep inside the Persian Gulf. The vessel was hit north of Madinat ash Shamal, at the country's tip. Casualties w... See more

Copper rose alongside other metals as Chinese traders returned in a buying mood from a week-long holiday that had temporarily muted activity in Asian markets. Futures on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 1.2% on Thursday, climbing immediately afte... See more

Gold edged higher, after touching a nine-week low on Wednesday, as fresh tensions in the Middle East spurred inflation concerns and raised expectations for at least one more US rate hike this year. Bullion rose as much as 0.8% to trade near $4 140 an ounc... See more

Oil gained after a report that the White House asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections, and as a storm forced some US output to shut. Brent climbed above $102 a barrel, while West Texas... See more

The Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family agreed to buy health retailer Boots for US$8.9 billion including debt, in another change of hands for the pharmacy chain and a U.K. return for the former owner of Selfridges. The owner of Canadian groce... See more