Wall Street muted as US jobless claims unexpectedly fall while FTSE hits fresh high
Oil prices held steady on Thursday as investors weighed the potential impact of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on global economic growth, while a weaker dollar and signs of robust US gasoline demand provided some support. Brent crude (BZ=F) was trading at $70.21 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) was changing hands at $68.31….
