Global markets began the new week on Monday, August 24, as investors awaited the unveiling of details regarding fresh U.S. government sa ...

Oil prices fell more than one dollar on Monday as investors took profits and awaited expected new U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran.

Both main crude contracts were down 2.3 per cent, with the Brent benchmark sitting at US$92 a barrel.