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The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

Iran and the United States reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky, with the two sides exchanging fire in recent days, ships and Gulf states being targeted, and fighting flaring between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

Morning Bid: 11 weeks and counting

Morning Bid: 11 weeks and counting

By Mike Dolan May 11 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The Iran conflict is entering its 11th week - more than twice the length of time indicated by President Donald Trump when he first ordered strikes on Iran - and there’s

European shares tepid as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock

European shares tepid as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock

By Twesha Dikshit May 11 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Monday, as stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations pushed oil prices higher and weighed on risk appetite. The pan-European STOXX 600 was flat at 611.68 points, as of 0805 GMT.

Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators, focusing on permanently ending the war

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'

Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators, focusing on permanently ending the war

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

America’s employers a delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war

U.S. employers added a surprising 115,000 jobs last month despite the economic shock from Iran war

U.S. employers added a surprising 115,000 jobs last month despite the economic shock from Iran war

America’s employers a delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war

US job growth beats expectations in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%

US job growth beats expectations in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. employment increased more than expected in April while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, pointing to labor market resilience and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged for some time.

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according to a semi-annual Federal Reserve report released on Friday.

US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices

US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices

U.S. stocks rose to records following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected