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Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that the war on Iran could be over soon.
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White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive.
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Israel agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon announced by Trump

Israel agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon announced by Trump

Israel has agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
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Wall Street inches higher as oil prices settle on hopes for more talks between the US and Iran

Wall Street inches higher as oil prices settle on hopes for more talks between the US and Iran

Wall Street is edging higher before the the opening bell while oil prices are barely budging on the prospects of a ceasefire extension in the Iran war
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Trump Announces Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Amid Middle East Tensions

Trump Announces Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Amid Middle East Tensions

President Trump has announced that Israel will begin a 10-day ceasefire in its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. This truce comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with a separate two-week ceasefire currently in effect. The ceasefire is set to start at 5 p.m. Eastern time, following discussions between Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. The ceasefire aims to pause hostilities that have resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief is mediating U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Iran demanding an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah as part of any permanent agreement.
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The Latest: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

Pakistan’s army chief met with Iranian officials in Tehran in a bid to extend the ceasefire which paused almost seven weeks of war
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The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief meets Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief meets Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s army chief met with Iranian officials in Tehran in a bid to extend the ceasefire which paused almost seven weeks of war
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The Latest: A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect

The Latest: A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started
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Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume

Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned on Tuesday that the world could face a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a prolonged period.
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Safe-haven dollar near six-week lows on hopes of fresh Iran talks

Safe-haven dollar near six-week lows on hopes of fresh Iran talks

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar lingered near six-week lows on Wednesday, surrendering nearly all the gains it had made since the Middle East war erupted as hopeful signs of another round of talks between the U.S. and Iran lifted risk appetite.
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Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade

Diplomats worked through backchannels to arrange a new round of talks between the United States and Iran