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The Dow Jones Industrial Average lets refiners price the war

The Dow Jones Industrial Average trades near 53,550, down close to 200 points and roughly 1,200 beneath the record printed on August 5, on the day the 60-day negotiating window that was meant to end the war over the Strait of Hormuz lapses with nothing agreed to replace it.

House rent in most EU capitals exceed minimum wage

In numerous EU capitals, rent prices outstrip the minimum wage, significantly impacting low-income earners. Cities like Prague and Lisbon record the highest rent-to-income ratios, especially for two-bedroom apartments. Other capitals also indicate rental costs above the gross monthly minimum wage.

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