"Senior US official denies a US ship was hit by Iranian missiles", Axios' Ravid reports
The denial of a US ship being hit by Iranian missiles signals a potential easing of immediate tensions between the US and Iran, which could stabilize risk assets.
Iran is ready for any scenario in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Tasnim citing sources;
EU Commission Spokesperson says EU commission does not have access to information on commercial contracts of jet fuel; Will issue guidance for airlines on jet fuel this week.
"Senior US official denies a US ship was hit by Iranian missiles", Axios' Ravid reports
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 0.23 (exp. 0.14), Revenue 2.331bln (exp. 2.36bln); Experiencing headwinds related to disruptions in Middle East
Iranian opposition sources report hearing machine gun fire in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, N12 News reports
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This news may provide some relief in energy markets, suggesting a lower likelihood of disruptions to oil supply, especially for WTI and Brent. Traders should watch how this impacts the USD and related currencies, as geopolitical risk premiums may adjust accordingly.
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