Trump: Iran is now more malleable in talks

Trump speaking to Fox News said Iran will be ‘blown off the face of the earth’ if the Islamic republic attacks US ships guiding vessels through Strait of Hormuz. A US official cited by Al Jazeera said that Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz is a defensive operation and we do not want to see escalation with Iran….

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Dow Jones sheds 1K points from peak as Iran fears reignite

US equities slumped on Monday as a series of escalating reports out of the Persian Gulf revived concerns that the fragile US-Iran ceasefire is fraying. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed roughly 0.9%, slipping back toward 49,000 after an intraday low below that level. The S&P 500 fell around 0.4% from Friday’s record close above 7,200, while the Nasdaq…

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US Dollar Slips As Project Freedom Sparks New Hormuz Tensions. Forecast as of 04.05.2026

2026.05.04 2026.05.04 US Dollar Slips As Project Freedom Sparks New Hormuz Tensions. Forecast as of 04.05.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a double-edged sword for the US and Iran. It is turning into a battle for survival. Against this backdrop, the US is looking for ways to resolve the conflict. The Project Freedom operation…

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Eight reasons why the US is headed towards an inflation problem

It’s time for a break from the regular-scheduled non-stop talk about the Iran war and Nasdaq because I’m increasingly worried that the US is headed for an inflation problem. It’s some consolation that Powell will stick around as a Fed Governor but I think there is a chill on the Fed and it’s reluctant to raise rates. If that…

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Weak confidence clouds activity outlook – Societe Generale

Societe Generale economists note that firm and consumer confidence fell more than expected in April, with Commission indices at multi‑year lows. Despite slightly positive 1Q Gross Domestic Product (GDP), domestic demand appears subdued and credit conditions are tightening. They see healthy balance sheets and AI (Artificial intelligence), energy and defence investment as potential buffers against a sharper slowdown. Confidence…

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Aussie Builds Momentum Ahead of RBA Rate Decision. Forecast as of 04.05.2026

2026.05.04 2026.05.04 Aussie Builds Momentum Ahead of RBA Rate Decision. Forecast as of 04.05.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Reserve Bank of Australia intends to raise its key interest rate for the third consecutive time. However, the AUD/USD pair’s trajectory will depend on its rhetoric. Will the cycle of monetary tightening continue, or should we expect a pause? Let’s analyze the…

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Iran’s IRGC Spokesperson: Any vessel violating Iran’s rules will be stopped by force

A spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that any vessel violating the Islamic Republic’s maritime rules will be stopped by force. The warning, delivered through the state-linked Fars News Agency, serves as a direct challenge to a newly unveiled American initiative designed to break the maritime deadlock in the region. This comes in immediate response to…

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