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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!
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Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war and revive supply

Oil falls on prospects for talks to end Iran war and revive supply

By Helen Clark PERTH, April 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday on optimism the Middle East conflict could be nearing an end after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect and President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran may meet for talks on the weekend.
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Oil Prices Decline Amid Prospects for U.S.-Iran Talks to End Conflict

Oil Prices Decline Amid Prospects for U.S.-Iran Talks to End Conflict

Oil prices have fallen as prospects for talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing conflict and revive oil supply have emerged. A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has taken effect, and President Trump has indicated that the U.S. and Iran may meet for discussions over the weekend. The conflict has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply. The potential for a diplomatic resolution has led to a decrease in oil prices, with Brent crude futures and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures both experiencing declines.
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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.
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Morning Bid: Six-week roundtrip

Morning Bid: Six-week roundtrip

By Mike Dolan April 16 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets After a dreary, war-filled six weeks, global stocks are once again at record highs.
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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.
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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
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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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US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, even though President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran on ending the war could resume this week.
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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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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.