Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday as the United States (US) and Iran prepared for a third round of nuclear talks, easing fears of an escalating conflict, while President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff hikes created uncertainty for global growth and fuel demand

The United States (US) Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on Tuesday, more than three days after the US Supreme Court declared the duties illegal

European Commission demanded that the US stick to the terms of EU, US trade deal

SA Rand gained in early trade on Monday