[DESK UPDATE] Easter Schedule: Given the ongoing Middle East conflict and the US NFP report on Good Friday, the desk will operate as usual across Good Friday (April 3rd), Easter Monday (April 6th) and the surrounding days.

The desk's decision to remain operational through the Easter period, including Good Friday, is notable given the context of market closures and the US NFP report.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Apr 2026, 07:50 UTCOn the live feed at 07:30 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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07:46

Italy's Economy Minister Giorgetti says fuel tax cut measures worth about EUR 500mln

07:42

Italian Economy Minister says it is inevitable that the EU will consider easing deficit rules if the war in Iran persists

07:30

[DESK UPDATE] Easter Schedule: Given the ongoing Middle East conflict and the US NFP report on Good Friday, the desk will operate as usual across Good Friday (April 3rd), Easter Monday (April 6th) and the surrounding days.

07:25

A French-owned container ship has signalled it exited the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg

07:22

China releases its 2026 Work Plan to improve service consumption, according to a MOFCOM statement

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This indicates a proactive approach to manage any market movements stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as well as employment data, which could influence sentiment. Traders should adjust their expectations for the availability of certain reports and content due to reduced market activity.

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