Oil prices surged nearly 2% on Friday, marking their first weekly gain since mid-April, fueled by optimism surrounding a U.S.-UK trade agreement and upcoming U.S.-China talks. Brent crude settled at $63.91 a barrel, while WTI reached $61.02, both benchmarks up over 4% week-over-week.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while