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Iran did not request an extension of the ultimatum from former President Donald Trump, according to The Wall Street Journal. Trump, however, claimed that Iran provided a "gift" by permitting ten tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, as he told Fox News. Bloomberg reported that no tankers had passed through the strait. For further details, visit mt in max.

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The Trump administration is preparing for a scenario where oil prices reach $200, according to Bloomberg. It is expected that by April, Saudi Arabia’s oil sales volumes to two major Asian importers will decline from typical levels, sources said. More details are available at Bloomberg.

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Iran reaffirms full control over Strait of Hormuz, asserts Tehran has decisively rewritten regulations governing passage through the strategic waterway.

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EU and Australia sign trade agreement to mitigate US-related risks, CNBC reports. Further details available here.

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United States submits 15-point plan to Iran aimed at resolving Middle East conflict, NYT reports. The proposal could significantly impact regional geopolitics. For more insights, visit max.ru/markettwits.

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The Trump administration continues to explore options to resume nuclear weapons testing in the United States, according to State Department official Dinaanno.

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Russia's Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that since 2022, Russia has successfully unblocked investor assets totaling 5 trillion rubles. mt in max

EU not imposing Russian oil ban on April 15; EU Commission spokesperson says no new date announced for full phase-out plan, postponed presentation of proposed ban, no schedule set, RTRS reports. More details.

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Reports suggest the Middle East is approaching a volatile phase, with analysts forecasting a possible all-out conflict. More details available here.

China has no intention of participating in nuclear weapon talks between Russia and the United States, Chinese ambassador states, according to Izvestia. mt в max

Japan February consumer inflation dips; MoM at -0.2%, below forecasts of +0.2%, previous -0.2%. YoY at +1.3%, in line with forecasts, down from +1.5%. Core CPI up +1.6% YoY, below expected +1.8%, down from +2%.

_US Dollar trading at 6.89 against Chinese Yuan; 82.30 against Russian Ruble, Forex rates show._

Pakistan reportedly serving as a key intermediary in US-Iran talks, FT reports. . Additional details available at .

Trump-Xi summit postponed until end of Iranian conflict; U.S. officials say no new dates set until Iran war concludes, POLITICO reports.

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