"The US has not agreed to an extension of the ceasefire. There is continued engagement between the US and Iran to reach a deal", according to a US official cited by Axios' Ravid

The lack of an agreement on the ceasefire extension indicates ongoing tensions in the region, particularly impacting U.S.-Iran relations.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Iranian and US officials lean back on reports of agreement on an extension to the current US-Iran ceasefire (due to expire Apr 22nd); Modest upticks seen in USD and crude prices while negative ticks seen in equity and fixed income futures

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"The US has not agreed to an extension of the ceasefire. There is continued engagement between the US and Iran to reach a deal", according to a US official cited by Axios' Ravid

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This continues to create uncertainty in energy markets, particularly for crude oil prices; any escalation or further developments could drive volatility in WTI. Traders should watch for potential market reactions, particularly in commodities and risk assets, as developments unfold.

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