US extends license authorising certain transactions for negotiation of an entry into contingent contracts for the sale of Lukoil International until May 1st
The extension of the license for transactions related to Lukoil International indicates a continuation of diplomatic engagement and economic ties, potentially mitigating immediate market tensions.
Iran says no ships for hostile nations crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Iran's enriched uranium is Trump's focus right now and US is leading military options to open Strait of Hormuz
US extends license authorising certain transactions for negotiation of an entry into contingent contracts for the sale of Lukoil International until May 1st
Explosions heard in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah province and from US HQ in Baghdad's Victoria base, according to Tasnim
Israeli PM Netanyahu says it is possible to bypass the Strait of Hormuz issue and that economic interests exist to ensure free flow of oil and gas, while ideas have been proposed for post-war transfer of energy from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean ports
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This move may provide a degree of stability in global equity markets, as it suggests that negotiations are ongoing, reducing the likelihood of abrupt escalations. Traders should monitor how this impacts energy sector performance and broader risk sentiment in equities.
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