[DESK UPDATE] Easter Schedule: Given the ongoing Middle East conflict, the desk will operate as usual on Monday (April 6th).

The desk's decision to operate normally on Monday amid the ongoing Middle East conflict indicates a commitment to maintaining liquidity and support for traders.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Apr 2026, 07:50 UTCOn the live feed at 07:30 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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07:37

[MARKET UPDATE] DXY at fresh lows and tests 100 to the downside (Friday's low at 99.95), whilst equity, crude, and fixed income futures remain stable

07:31

Iran and US presented with draft proposal that includes 45-day ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz opening, two officials tell AP

07:30

[DESK UPDATE] Easter Schedule: Given the ongoing Middle East conflict, the desk will operate as usual on Monday (April 6th).

07:29

[MARKET UPDATE] Crude prices paired back losses seen from the Iranian receipt of the Pakistani proposal, with Iran suggesting it will not accept deadlines or pressure to make decisions

07:19

Iranian Foreign Minister says if the US goes ahead with threats to attack Iran's infrastructure, then it will undoubtedly be met with a decisive and all-round response from the armed forces of Iran, SNN reports

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