"A Pakistani source says that cautious optimism is the prevailing sentiment in the ongoing discussions regarding the planned agreement.", via Al Arabiya

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IRGC says 35 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours

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"A Pakistani source says that cautious optimism is the prevailing sentiment in the ongoing discussions regarding the planned agreement.", via Al Arabiya

09:27

Germany will boost its raw-materials fund to reduce reliance on China, Bloomberg reports

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[MARKET UPDATE] USD climbs, energy moves towards earlier highs and equity futures come under pressure as additional outlets pick up on the earlier Pakistan sources

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