- Middle East peace negotiations set to continue – The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran brokered through Pakistani mediation marks a critical pause in the Middle East conflict. It reopened diplomatic channels and both sides have suspended military operations during the truce.
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Ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran had initially agreed to allow vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, leading to successful passages by commercial ships. Maritime tracking data showed an uptick in traffic with several bulk carriers and tankers passing through, easing pressure on the global energy markets. The US has begun mine-clearing operations at the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday 11 Apr 26 to ensure that the waters are safe for large tankers to navigate again.
Fatigue sets in with hostilities between Russia and Ukraine running into the fifth year.
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- US-mediated peace talks have dragged on due to differences over security guarantees and control of the eastern Donbas region and Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. However, Russian and Ukrainian officials recently acknowledged that the prolonged conflict must eventually end.
Domestic interest rates remain depressed.
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