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BN Daybreak - Mon 1 June 2026: Oil Climbs; SpaceX IPO frenzy; BEE critiques; Chelsea Flower show Gold

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In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global energy markets watch closely as Brent crude climbs back past $93 a barrel amid a tense US-Iran stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, global investors rush into funds ahead of a massive, AI-linked SpaceX IPO.

Businessman Sam Montši critiques BEE implementation, calling for unity over forced division.

Finally, designer Leon Kluge overcomes severe weather to secure gold at the Chelsea Flower Show.

31 May 11PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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