Chairman of Iran's Shipping Association's Container Committee says 40% of Iran's trade can be transferred to land routes and corridors; up to 15 percent of Iran's total transit volume can be transferred to the North-South Corridor, Fars reports

US Trade Advisor Navarro says GDP and durable goods reports show that business investment is surging. The private sector is rebuilding; The Trump economy is growing

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Chairman of Iran's Shipping Association's Container Committee says 40% of Iran's trade can be transferred to land routes and corridors; up to 15 percent of Iran's total transit volume can be transferred to the North-South Corridor, Fars reports

Southern Copper CFO sees a global copper market deficit this year

ECB officials see June hike if energy prices do not ease first, Bloomberg reports