Brent crude was steady near US$110 per barrel on Wednesday after an early rise spurred by fears of supply disruption from the Middle East as clashes raged between Palestinians and Israelis, despite overnight truce talks. More from Reuters Gold traded steady on Wednesday, lacking conviction to move out of its recent trading range as investors eye truce talks over Gaza and discussions on how to avert a fiscal crisis in the world's top economy. More from Reuters Italy wants to make its relationship with the UAE more strategic, focusing on defence, technology and infrastructure, prime minister Mario Monti said in the capital yesterday. More from The National Monti is not the only embattled European leader seeking Gulf assistance, as Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras will visit the wealthy Gulf state of Qatar next week to discuss investment opportunities inside Greece. More from Gulf Business The number
