Friday, October 4, 2024

#finance #investment - Crude up as Iranian oil targets discussed: CNBC

4 October 2024

Crude prices spike once again as U.S. President Joe Biden appears to say that Israeli retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil facilities may be under discussion. Wall Street looks set to snap a three-week winning streak with investors eyeing today’s key non-farm payroll data.

OpenAI reveals it has secured a $4bn revolving credit line following the closure of yesterday’s funding round which leaves the company valued at more than $150bn. CFO Sarah Friar tells our colleagues Stateside that financing the A.I. revolution will need significant investment.

The U.S. ports strike has been suspended as dockworkers return to the negotiating table after reaching a potential pay deal. And in retail news, the Chinese fast-fashion brand Shein is reportedly to hold ‘roadshows’ ahead of a potential IPO in London.  

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