An Iran embassy official in Islamabad said the earlier post was removed “because of some issues,” and declines to say whether the delegation was still expected tonight, Al Arabiya reports citing AFP

The uncertainty surrounding the Iranian delegation's arrival, especially with an embassy official citing 'issues', adds tension to the geopolitical landscape.

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08:59

[MARKET UPDATE] Fixed benchmarks pull back from highs as traders digest a seemingly "fragile" ceasefire

08:56

TEPCO has attracted interest from Blackstone (BX), Apollo (APO) and SoftBank (9984 JT/SFTBY) for a planned capital tie-up, Nikkei reports; investment could exceed USD 6.3bln

08:51

An Iran embassy official in Islamabad said the earlier post was removed “because of some issues,” and declines to say whether the delegation was still expected tonight, Al Arabiya reports citing AFP

08:41

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08:40

[MARKET ANALYSIS] European bourses pull back as ceasefire begins to crack, Citi reinforces its OW stance on Banks; US equity futures soft

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This could affect energy markets, particularly WTI crude prices, as any delay or complications may signal deeper diplomatic challenges that impact supply dynamics. Traders should watch for potential volatility tied to broader regional relations.

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