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    17 April 2026
    Following US–Iran peace progress, Iran pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lifting airlines, stocks, sinking oil

    US-Iran talks reopen Hormuz; oil falls, stocks rise. Ceasefire limits Israel; airlines, hotels rally; uranium deal discussed.

    17 April 2026
    Trump said Israel was barred from bombing Lebanon, while US B2 bombers would capture Iran’s nuclear dust

    Trump threatens Iran with “nuclear dust,” claims Israel barred from bombing Lebanon; markets rally sharply Friday.

    17 April 2026
    BNP Paribas economist Hélène Baudchon expects the Iran-war fuel surge to trigger milder inflation than 2022

    BNP Paribas economist compares Iran-war energy shock to 2022, tracking inflation, growth, and central bank reactions.

    17 April 2026
    Netanyahu said Trump insists on maintaining the Hormuz Strait blockade, while Israel pursues a historic Lebanon deal

    Netanyahu says historic Lebanon deal possible, accepts ten-day ceasefire, demands Hezbollah dismantled, Israel retains security zone.

    17 April 2026
    WTI crude drops towards $80, as Iran reopens Hormuz Strait, calming supply concerns after $90 spike

    WTI crude plunged to $81.50 after Iran declared Strait of Hormuz open, easing blockade disruption fears.

    17 April 2026
    Deutsche Bank says political risk drove up 10-year gilt yields after Mandelson’s security clearance was reportedly overruled

    UK 10-year gilt yields jumped after Mandelson vetting report, fuelling leadership-change fears and looser fiscal outlook.

    17 April 2026
    Nordea analysts expect the ECB to raise rates by 25bp four times from June as inflation persists

    Nordea forecasts four ECB 25bp hikes from June, despite ceasefire; resilient economy and sticky core inflation.

    17 April 2026
    Markets move on risk sentiment as Iran’s minister says Hormuz shipping stays open during ceasefire period

    Iran says Strait of Hormuz fully open during Lebanon ceasefire; Trump confirms passage, markets rise, dollar slips.

    17 April 2026
    Lagarde told the IMF committee that ECB inflation may exceed expectations outlined in its baseline forecast

    Lagarde warned euro area inflation uncertainty rose after Middle East war, with upside risks from wages, expectations.

    17 April 2026
    Commerzbank analysts say the International Copper Study Group expects 2026 deficits and further tightening into 2027 ahead

    ICSG now expects copper deficits through 2026-2027, despite rising Chinese output, tightening markets and supporting prices.

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