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Take Five: Warsh, war and worsening conditions?

Take Five: Warsh, war and worsening conditions?

April 17 (Reuters) - Financial markets are in a buoyant mood as U.S. President Donald Trump signals confidence that the war in Iran will end soon, with talks probably on the cards again this weekend.

Morning Bid: Investors give peace a chance

Morning Bid: Investors give peace a chance

By Anna Szymanski April 17 (Reuters) - Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

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.

Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $100 on peace deal hopes

Stocks set for weekly gain, oil below $100 on peace deal hopes

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were poised for a second week of strong gains and oil prices were pinned below $100 a barrel with investors hopeful for a near-term resolution to the Middle East war.

Morning Bid: Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons

Morning Bid: Markets catch their breath as weekend diplomacy beckons

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets slipped into TGIF mood as the possibility of a deal between the U.S. and Iran lifted hopes and kept oil below $100 a barrel, though with the crucial Strait of Hormuz still mostly closed the risk of a resumption in

Analysis-As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset

Analysis-As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset

By Sophie Kiderlin and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The war in the Middle East is the latest reminder of how commodities are reshaping the geopolitical landscape, leaving currencies from Norway, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand well placed to outperform larger rivals.

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

Wall Street on pace for another winning week as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire boosts hope

Wall Street on pace for another winning week as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire boosts hope

Wall Street was on track to close out its third straight winning week and oil prices slid more than 3% as markets appeared to cheer a truce between Israel and Lebanon while taking in the latest corporate earnings reports

Wall St futures climb on Middle East peace hopes as investors eye strong finish to week

Wall St futures climb on Middle East peace hopes as investors eye strong finish to week

April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday, setting the stage for a strong weekly close as investors embraced renewed optimism over de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. Sentiment improved after U.S.

War is over for Wall Street, while oil drags down bonds and gold

War is over for Wall Street, while oil drags down bonds and gold

By Alun John, Sophie Kiderlin and Lucy Raitano LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - As the conflict in the Middle East edges towards its eighth week, financial markets are starting to diverge.

Global shares gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks

Global shares gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks

World shares are trading higher, tracking Wall Street gains, and oil prices fall as expectations rise again over a second round of talks on an end to the Iran war, which is now in its seventh week

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.