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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oil Price Volatility Raises Concerns Over Long-Term Economic Stability

Oil Price Volatility Raises Concerns Over Long-Term Economic Stability

Oil Price Volatility Raises Concerns Over Long-Term Economic Stability

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.

IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Iran Conflict, Impacting U.S. Economy

IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Iran Conflict, Impacting U.S. Economy

IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Iran Conflict, Impacting U.S. Economy

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as US-Iran standoff deepens

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as US-Iran standoff deepens

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct talks in decades

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

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.

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.