[MARKET UPDATE] Modest upside in crude futures and DXY whilst yields rise modestly as Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says no decision has been made year regarding talks with the US; equity markets stable at the time of writing

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07:42

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says if the US or Israel launches new aggression, Iran’s armed forces will respond accordingly; Tehran has not received any serious offer regarding lifting sanctions on it

07:37

Continuation of the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz undermines Iran-US peace talks, Senior Iranian source says

07:34

[MARKET UPDATE] Modest upside in crude futures and DXY whilst yields rise modestly as Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says no decision has been made year regarding talks with the US; equity markets stable at the time of writing

07:29

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says no decision has been made regarding the participation in the new round of negotiations, Al Araby reports; the past week witnessed numerous diplomatic developments focused on negotiations to end the war

07:27

China’s silver imports hit record levels in March amid strong demand from retail investors and the large solar industry

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