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Stocks leap as Iran ceasefire sparks global ‘relief rally’
Oil prices tumble following deal between Washington and Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz
Defence spending sprees tend not to deliver lasting growth, says IMF
Fund’s research tempers claims by European governments that bigger military budgets should revitalise their economies
Extreme weather is already costing global businesses
Rio Tinto’s $800mn revenue hit highlights growing costs of business interruption
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FirstFT: Trump and Iran announce 2-week ceasefire
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