09 Apr 2026, 07:10 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump threatened massive military escalation if Iran deal terms are not met, vowed no nuclear weapons, and they are to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said three clauses of the 10-point plan have been violated so far, and as such, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations is unreasonable.
- IRGC claimed on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply and then stopped following what it said...
08 Apr 2026, 11:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump announced he is to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran opening up the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated that this will be a double-sided ceasefire. Energy slumps, with Brent slipping below USD 95/bbl.
- Trump confirmed they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate, while he stated that almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the US and...
08 Apr 2026, 06:43 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump announced he is to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran opening up the Strait of Hormuz, while he stated that this will be a double-sided ceasefire.
- Trump confirmed they received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate, while he stated that almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the US and Iran.
- Iran accepted Pakistan's two-week ceasefire...
07 Apr 2026, 11:07 by Newsquawk Desk
- Pakistani reporter Anas Mallick suggested that the interlocutors are closer than ever for an agreement to get a "framework of understanding for ceasefire" between US and Iran.
- Crude futures reverse earlier gains amid some positive noise ahead of Iran deadline.
- European bourses gain, UMG NA surges on PSH LN bid; US equity futures flat.
- USD returns below the 100.00 handle on US/Iran optimism.
- Fixed benchmarks higher as...
07 Apr 2026, 06:32 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said he thinks talks are going well with Iran and reiterated the Tuesday, 7th April 20:00EDT deadline.
- Trump said the US has plans to decimate Iran's bridges by Tuesday night, and he threatened that every power plant will be out of business at midnight, in which decimation would happen over a four-hour period.
- US President Trump said on the Iran deadline it will not be moved again, and they have not signed any...
06 Apr 2026, 11:05 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump posted on Saturday that time is running out, and there are ‘48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. He also reiterated his threat to Iran to open the Strait, or they will be living in hell, and posted "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!".
- The Pakistan Army Chief reportedly held separate calls with US VP Vance, Envoy Witkoff and Iran’s Araghchi, according to a Reuters source report. A proposal for a final agreement was outlined, and if agreed,...
02 Apr 2026, 13:49 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: Holiday: Easter Monday, Canadian Services/Composite PMI (Mar), US ISM Services (Mar), Australian Services/Composite PMI Final (Mar), Japanese Household Spending (Feb)
- TUE: EIA STEO (Apr), EZ/UK Services/Composite PMI Final (Mar), US ADP Employment Change Weekly, US Durable Goods Orders (Feb), US RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index (Apr), US Consumer Inflation Expectations (Mar)
- WED: FOMC Minutes (Mar), RBNZ Policy Announcement (Apr), RBI Policy...
02 Apr 2026, 11:08 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said in his primetime address that the mission in Iran will be finished very fast and the US will hit Iran very hard over the next 2–3 weeks.
- Trump warned that the US will strike Iran’s electric plants if there is no deal and could also target its oil facilities.
- Energy surges as Brent nears USD 110/bbl; metals slump.
- Equities fall as Trump reignites tension with Iran, BAYN GY subject to potential 100%...
02 Apr 2026, 06:47 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said in his primetime address that the mission in Iran will be finished very fast and the US will hit Iran very hard over the next 2–3 weeks.
- Trump warned that the US will strike Iran’s electric plants if there is no deal and could also target its oil facilities.
- Crude futures climbed with WTI crude ascending back above the USD 105/bbl level after the tough talk from US President Trump at his primetime address dampened hopes of a...
01 Apr 2026, 11:32 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump to deliver a nationwide address on Wednesday to give an important update on Iran at 21:00EDT/02:00BST, according to the White House.
- US President Trump told NBC News on Iran war "it is coming to an end".
- Iranian Deputy Speaker of Parliament said the "Strait of Hormuz will never be opened, there has been no negotiation and there will be no negotiation", Fars reported.
- Global equities rebound on positive US-Iran...
01 Apr 2026, 06:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump is to deliver a nationwide address on Wednesday to give an important update on Iran at 21:00EDT/02:00BST, according to the White House.
- US President Trump said to NBC News regarding the Iran war that "it is coming to an end".
- White House official said President Trump is confident that an agreement will be reached soon, and said Trump was clear about the consequences of failing to reach an agreement.
- UAE is preparing to...
31 Mar 2026, 11:38 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump reportedly told aides he's willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the WSJ.
- IRGC's public relations channel reported the announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is fully under the control of IRGC soldiers, and "the slightest movement of the enemies will be hit by missiles and drones", adding that "the operation continues."
- Crude rangebound, while Oman's crude OSP for May nearly doubles from April....
31 Mar 2026, 06:46 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump reportedly told aides he's willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the WSJ.
- US Secretary of State Rubio presented a plan at last week's G7 foreign ministers' meeting for the Strait of Hormuz to be run by a multinational coalition, while he stressed there would be “no fees, and free circulation” through the shipping route.
- The Iranian Foreign Ministry said they have not conducted any negotiations with the US...
30 Mar 2026, 11:21 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Iran has not had any direct negotiations with the US and that the US demands were excessive. The spokesperson added that Iran did not participate in the Pakistan meeting.
- Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at Israel on Saturday morning, marking the first time it has been involved in the war; Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered the military to expand its invasion of southern Lebanon.
- US President Trump said the US could take oil in...
30 Mar 2026, 07:08 by Newsquawk Desk
- Yemen’s Houthis fired missiles at Israel on Saturday morning, marking the first time it has been involved in the war; Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered the military to expand its invasion of southern Lebanon.
- US President Trump said the US could take oil in Iran and could take Kharg Island 'very easily', according to the FT. Trump also stated that indirect talks with emissaries are progressing well and a deal could be made fairly quickly.
- US President Trump said there...
27 Mar 2026, 12:39 by Newsquawk Desk
- MON: German Prelim. CPI (Mar)
- TUE: RBA Minutes (Mar), Chinese NBS Manufacturing PMI (Mar), French CPI Prelim (Mar), EZ CPI Flash (Mar), BoJ Tankan Survey (Q1)
- WED: BoC Minutes (Mar), CBR Minutes (Mar), Chinese RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (Mar), Global Manufacturing PMI Finals (Mar), EZ Unemployment Rate (Feb), US ADP Employment Change (Mar), US Retail Sales (Feb), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Mar), US Business Inventories (Jan), South Korean Inflation...
27 Mar 2026, 10:59 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iran's IRGC Navy announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and any traffic in this strait will be severely dealt with; traffic of any ship "to and from" the ports of origin of the allies of the enemies is prohibited from any corridor. Three container ships started to move but were turned back with a warning.
- China's MOFCOM said it has launched a probe regarding US trade measures and green products; China to investigate US trade practices starting March 27th; probe to conclude within...
27 Mar 2026, 06:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump announced a 10-day pause in planned strikes on energy plants to Monday, 6th April 2026 at 8 PM, at the request of the Iranian government, while he added that talks with Iran are going very well.
- Iran wants the US to dial back demands in the 15-point peace plan before starting any talks, according to WSJ, citing sources, while Iran is open to the possibility of talks but deems the US proposals excessive.
- Iranian officials were said to be interested...
26 Mar 2026, 10:50 by Newsquawk Desk
- Axios reported that the US Pentagon is preparing for massive "final blow" of Iran war that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign.
- Global equities under pressure as the Iran war persists, Tech falters following Google update.
- DXY is essentially flat, G10s incrementally lower.
- Fixed income action is dictated by energy movements as numerous BoE and Fed officials await.
- Crude...
26 Mar 2026, 06:49 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump told aides he wants a speedy end to the Iran war and wants to wrap up the conflict in the coming weeks, while he informed advisers that he thinks the conflict is in the final stages.
- Israeli media reported that US President Trump may announce a ceasefire with Iran by next Saturday, even without reaching a final agreement, while a separate report noted the working assumption in Israel is that Trump may announce a ceasefire by this coming Saturday, according to N12...
25 Mar 2026, 10:56 by Newsquawk Desk
- US special envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner are working on a mechanism which aims for a one-month ceasefire, while this would be very similar to understandings in Gaza and Lebanon, and a 15-point agreement will be negotiated during the month of a possible ceasefire.
- Iran has reportedly received the 15-point US ceasefire proposal, according to AP citing Pakistani officials.
- Crude slips as an Iranian ceasefire framework emerges.
- Global equities...
25 Mar 2026, 06:48 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump said they are having tremendous success in Iran and that Iran has no leaders left, while he said the US is talking to the right people and they want to make a deal. Trump said they are in negotiations right now with Iran and that Iran is talking sense.
- US President Trump said they are going to make a deal with Iran, and Iran gave the US a significant prize/present worth a tremendous amount of money, which is related to the Strait of Hormuz. Trump did not offer any more...
24 Mar 2026, 10:55 by Newsquawk Desk
- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi is said to have secretly informed US Envoy Witkoff of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s agreement to negotiate, Al Arabiya reports citing Israeli press citing sources.
- European equities subdued while PUIG SM surges on EL merger; US equity futures pull back from Monday's highs.
- DXY finds its footing following recent losses, Antipodeans lag, EUR digests PMIs which indicate slowing growth.
- Fixed income...
24 Mar 2026, 06:42 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump reiterated that the US and Iran had preliminary talks over the past few days, and that they had very good discussions with Iran.
- Iran denied talks with the US and called it fake news, but said messages had been conveyed in recent days through several friendly countries.
- Washington set April 9th as the date to end the war on Iran, according to an Israeli official cited by Yedioth Ahronoth.
- US officials said the Strait of...
23 Mar 2026, 10:43 by Newsquawk Desk
- US President Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum on Saturday evening at 19:44EDT/23:44GMT to fully open the Strait of Hormuz or the US will “obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST”.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that if US President Trump executes threats to target Iran’s energy facilities, the Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed and will not reopen until damaged plants are rebuilt.
- Crude buoyed amid US-Iran threat...