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billion of profit during the july to september period. if the results are in line with what analysts are expecting, that would be a drop of around 25% if not more compared to the same period last year. it is important to note that the oil prices are in a very different place than what they were last year. last year they were about 110 to $120 a barrel because of the russian ukrainian war which led to oil prices touching a record high, and that benefited producers like aramco immensely because they could record profits last year. if you look at the last three months oil prices have be...

this includes more than 4,000 children. un secretary—general antonio guterres warned the situation is now a "crisis of humanity." iam i am deeply concerned about the clear violations of international humanitarian law that we are witnessing. let me be clear. no party to an armed conflict is about —— above international humanitarian law. we'll get more on the latest developments in a moment. but first, jeremy bowen sent this report from southern israel, near the border with gaza. israel promised mighty vengeance. it thundered across beach camp in gaza city. israel's justification...

Its exactly a year since opec and russia first struck a deal to cut production. Brent crude has soared from 45 dollars a barrel in the summer to over 63. That deal is due to expire at the end of march. But there are signs of a split. Russia is happy with oil at 40 a barrel some of its oil bosses have been questioning why cuts should continue now prices have recovered. But the saudis need much higher prices to balance their economy they want oil at 60. Lets get more on this story. Herman wang, is opec specialist for s p global platts. Hes in vienna covering the meeting. Welcome to the programme...

Opened trading in Bitcoin Futures on sunday. After opening at around 15,000, bitcoin once again surged past the 17,000 level. So, is bitcoin set to be the Christmas Gift that keeps on giving, ora bubble about to burst . Bitcoin started the year at around 1000, but the cryptocurrency has surged in value recently. Last week it rose to 17,000 for the first time, but many experts are doubtful that bitcoin can function as a normal currency due to its wild swings in value. Last friday, it fell by 14 in a single day. Despite this, supporters of bitcoin believe that the introduction of futures contrac...

Could it be a new era for trade . But first, germanys biggest trade union has threatened to call for a 24 hour walkout as part of talks over pay and working conditions. Ig metall represents the rights of 2. 3 million workers in the industrial sector, but the negotiations are seen as a benchmark for how pay is set in other areas of the german economy. The union is asking for a 6 increase in pay, and the option for a 28 hour working week for its members. Now, this would allow employees to look after Young Children or ageing relatives. Ig metall is also pushing for an additional allowance of 200 ...