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The European Central Bank must watch for any knock-on impact on wages from higher oil and commodity prices resulting from the Middle East conflict, Governing Council member Jose Luis Escrivá said.

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today’s key themes for analysts and investors on “Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)

Southern Water Ltd. reached a target to raise £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) in equity to fund major network upgrades after securing the final tranche of investment from a new shareholder.

European natural gas edged higher after talks between the US and Iran appeared to get off to a shaky start, with President Donald Trump issuing fresh threats even as discussions on a peace deal proceed.

The US and Iran began talks in Switzerland on a peace deal to settle the issue of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program as President Donald Trump once again threatened strikes if Hezbollah keeps attacking Israel. Bloomberg’s Wendy Benjaminson has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)