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US Market Open: Crude above USD 100/bbl as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade, though reports suggest US-Iran talks to continue
The US delegation left US-Iran talks in Pakistan without an agreement after 21 hours of talks. As a response, US President Trump said the US Navy will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, effective 10:00EDT/15:00BST.Pakistani, Egyptian and
READ STORYEU Market Open: Crude above USD 100/bbl as US-Iran talks stall on nuclear ambitions
The US delegation, led by Vice President Vance, left US-Iran talks in Pakistan to return to the US without an agreement after 21 hours of talks.US President Trump said the US Navy will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command
READ STORYWeek In Focus: 11-17th April - US/Iran Talks, US Earnings Season, US PPI, Chinese GDP, Australian Jobs, UK GDP and ECB Minutes
SAT: US/Iran TalksSUN: Hungary ElectionMON: OPEC MOMR (Apr), Chinese M2 Money Supply (Mar), US Existing Home Sales (Mar), US Monthly Budget Statement (Mar)TUE: IEA OMR (Apr), IMF World Economic Outlook Press Briefing (Apr), Chinese Balance of Trade (Mar), Japanese Industrial Production Final (Feb),
READ STORYUS Market Open: DXY and crude tentative into US-Iran weekend talks, US inflation data ahead
US President Trump posted "Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonourable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!"Iran reiterated that no talks will happen until attacks stop and no delegation is heading to Pakistan, despite the expectatio
READ STORYEU Market Open: Bourses helped by stabilising oil prices, Brent +1%; US inflation ahead
US President Trump said he is optimistic that an Iran peace deal is within reach, while he added that Iran’s leaders talk much differently when at a meeting than they do to the press, and they are much more reasonable.US President Trump posted, "There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tanker
READ STORYUS Market Open: Crude at highs but below USD 100/bbl amid concerns on US-Iran ceasefire fragility
US President Trump threatened massive military escalation if Iran deal terms are not met, vowed no nuclear weapons, and they are to secure the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister said the Speaker of Parliament will lead Iran’s delegation for the talks, and the exchange of messages conti
READ STORYEU Market Open: Brent +3%, bourses primed for a flat open as markets weigh potential ceasefire breaches
US President Trump threatened massive military escalation if Iran deal terms are not met, vowed no nuclear weapons, and they are to secure the Strait of Hormuz.Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said three clauses of the 10-point plan have been violated so far, and as such, a bilateral ceasefire or
READ STORYUS Market Open: Brent -15% as US and Iran reach 2 week ceasefire, NZD outperforms amid RBNZ hike discussion
US President Trump announced he is to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran opening up the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated that this will be a double-sided ceasefire. Energy slumps, with Brent slipping below USD 95/bbl.Trump confirmed they received a 10-point proposal from Ira
READ STORYEU Market Open: Markets relieved on two-week Iran war ceasefire
US President Trump announced he is to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran opening up the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated that this will be a double-sided ceasefire.Trump confirmed they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to neg
READ STORYUS Market Open: Reports point to a US-Iran agreement on the horizon ahead of Trump deadline
Pakistani reporter Anas Mallick suggested that the interlocutors are closer than ever for an agreement to get a "framework of understanding for ceasefire" between US and Iran.Crude futures reverse earlier gains amid some positive noise ahead of Iran deadline.European bourses gain, UMG NA surges on P
READ STORYEU Market Open: Risk cautious, crude higher heading into Iran deadline
US President Trump said he thinks talks are going well with Iran and reiterated the Tuesday, 7th April 20:00EDT deadline.Trump said the US has plans to decimate Iran's bridges by Tuesday night, and he threatened that every power plant will be out of business at midnight, in which decimation would ha
READ STORYUS Market Open: President Trump threatens to reign down "hell", reiterating his threat to Iran to open the Strait
US President Trump posted on Saturday that time is running out, and there are ‘48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. He also reiterated his threat to Iran to open the Strait, or they will be living in hell, and posted "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!".The Pakistan Army Chief r
READ STORYWeek In Focus 6-10th April: Highlights include Trump's Iran deadline, US CPI, PCE, ISM Services PMI, FOMC Minutes, RBNZ and OPEC+
MON: Holiday: Easter Monday, Canadian Services/Composite PMI (Mar), US ISM Services (Mar), Australian Services/Composite PMI Final (Mar), Japanese Household Spending (Feb)TUE: EIA STEO (Apr), EZ/UK Services/Composite PMI Final (Mar), US ADP Employment Change Weekly, US Durable Goods Orders (Feb), US
READ STORYUS Market Open: Brent nears USD 110/bbl as Trump reignites Middle East tensions
US President Trump said in his primetime address that the mission in Iran will be finished very fast and the US will hit Iran very hard over the next 2–3 weeks.Trump warned that the US will strike Iran’s electric plants if there is no deal and could also target its oil facilities.Energy surges as Br
READ STORYEU Market Open: Trump address reignites tension; Equities slip, yields higher, DXY regains 100
US President Trump said in his primetime address that the mission in Iran will be finished very fast and the US will hit Iran very hard over the next 2–3 weeks.Trump warned that the US will strike Iran’s electric plants if there is no deal and could also target its oil facilities.Crude futures climb
READ STORYUS Market Open: Equities gain on hopes of potential end of Iran conflict; DXY slips further below 100
US President Trump to deliver a nationwide address on Wednesday to give an important update on Iran at 21:00EDT/02:00BST, according to the White House.US President Trump told NBC News on Iran war "it is coming to an end". Iranian Deputy Speaker of Parliament said the "Strait of Hormuz will neve
READ STORYEU Market Open: Risk supported following positive US-Iran comments; Trump address ahead
US President Trump is to deliver a nationwide address on Wednesday to give an important update on Iran at 21:00EDT/02:00BST, according to the White House.US President Trump said to NBC News regarding the Iran war that "it is coming to an end".White House official said President Trump is confident th
READ STORYUS Market Open: Oil pares initial WSJ-related relief
US President Trump reportedly told aides he's willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the WSJ.IRGC's public relations channel reported the announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is fully under the control of IRGC soldiers, and "the slightest movement of the enemie
READ STORYEU Market Open: Trump mulls ending war without reopening Hormuz; Euro flat with HICP ahead
US President Trump reportedly told aides he's willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the WSJ.US Secretary of State Rubio presented a plan at last week's G7 foreign ministers' meeting for the Strait of Hormuz to be run by a multinational coalition, while he stress
READ STORYUS Market Open: Iran calls US demands "excessive"; Brent tops USD 109/bbl while US equities rebounds
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran has not had any direct negotiations with the US and that the US demands were excessive. The spokesperson added that Iran did not participate in the Pakistan meeting.Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at Israel on Saturday morning, marking the first time it
READ STORYEU Market Open: Houthis attack, Trump threatens Kharg, markets react on lack of de-escalation
Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at Israel on Saturday morning, marking the first time it has been involved in the war; Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered the military to expand its invasion of southern Lebanon.US President Trump said the US could take oil in Iran and could take Kharg Island 'very easily',
READ STORYWeek In Focus: Highlights include US NFP, ISMs and Retail Sales, EZ CPI, RBA Minutes, and BoJ Tankan
MON: German Prelim. CPI (Mar)TUE: RBA Minutes (Mar), Chinese NBS Manufacturing PMI (Mar), French CPI Prelim (Mar), EZ CPI Flash (Mar), BoJ Tankan Survey (Q1)WED: BoC Minutes (Mar), CBR Minutes (Mar), Chinese RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (Mar), Global Manufacturing PMI Finals (Mar), EZ Unemployment Ra
READ STORYUS Market Open: Continued energy upside & China's probe hits the risk tone
Iran's IRGC Navy announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and any traffic in this strait will be severely dealt with; traffic of any ship "to and from" the ports of origin of the allies of the enemies is prohibited from any corridor. Three container ships started to move but were turned back w
READ STORYEU Market Open: Trump extends pause on Iranian energy strikes while Iran calls US proposals excessive
US President Trump announced a 10-day pause in planned strikes on energy plants to Monday, 6th April 2026 at 8 PM, at the request of the Iranian government, while he added that talks with Iran are going very well.Iran wants the US to dial back demands in the 15-point peace plan before starting any t
READ STORYUS Market Open: Axios reports US plans for a final blow despite possible ceasefire agreement upcoming
Axios reported that the US Pentagon is preparing for massive "final blow" of Iran war that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign.Global equities under pressure as the Iran war persists, Tech falters following Google update.DXY is essentially flat, G10s incrementa
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