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Shipowners are rushing to understand the fine print of a US-Iran ceasefire that could temporarily unblock the Strait of Hormuz and open an exit for more than 800 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf.
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Shipowners are rushing to understand the fine print of a US-Iran ceasefire that could temporarily unblock the Strait of Hormuz and open an exit for more than 800 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf.
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher after President Donald Trump said he agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.
Markets are rejoicing after President Donald Trump announced a two week cease-fire with Iran and Tehran signaled a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korean assets surged after a last-minute temporary truce in the six-week old in the war in Iran raised hopes of easing energy supply disruptions, lifting risk appetite.
Copper rose to a three-week high after the US and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over inflation and a global economic slowdown.
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher after President Donald Trump said he agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.
Soybean oil fell the most in three weeks after a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran pushed crude prices lower, denting the appeal of crop-based biofuels. Palm oil also declined.
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U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices fell on Tuesday evening, after President Donald Trump announced a two-week-long cease-fire deal with Iran that would delay a planned American bombing assault on the country and make more time for negotiations between the two sides.
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher after President Donald Trump said he agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.
Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran brings welcome relief to Asian markets in the short term, according to strategists.
President Donald Trump agreed to the ceasefire with Iran after discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
President Donald Trump's threats to ramp up the U.S. offensive in Iran prompted calls for his impeachment or removal.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had asked Trump for a two-week delay of his Iran deadline, and for the Strait of Hormuz to open for the same period.
Treasuries rallied on bets the Federal Reserve will resume interest-rate cuts after oil prices plunged on a US-Iran ceasefire.
U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices fell on Tuesday evening, after President Donald Trump announced a two-week-long cease-fire deal with Iran that would delay a planned American bombing assault on the country and make more time for negotiations between the two sides.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had asked Trump for a two-week delay of his Iran deadline, and for the Strait of Hormuz to open for the same period.
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President Donald Trump had threatened to destroy Iran's entire civilization if his 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not met.
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