U.S.-Iran ceasefire extended but Strait of Hormuz remains shut
U.S. President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran in order to allow for further peace talks to be organised. However, the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded by both sides with global markets in lim...
22 Huhti 27min
Cook to step down as Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down from the role with hardware chief John Ternus chosen to assume the helm from September. Cook, who oversaw a $3.6tn increase in the company’s market cap during his 15-year...
21 Huhti 27min
U.S. Navy seizes Iranian cargo ship
The U.S. Navy fires on and seizes an Iranian cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman with both countries reinstating blockades through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump says his delegation lead by Steve ...
20 Huhti 25min
Israel-Lebanon 10-day truce begins
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect. U.S. President Trump says he sees the conflict with Iran ending soon. Bank of Israel governor Amir Yaron tells CNBC that he expects a d...
17 Huhti 25min
Wall Street surges as Iran peace hopes rise
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq post new record highs as investors signal hopes for an end to the ran conflict. The positive sentiment has also affected Asian equities with the Nikkei leading gains. The U.S. a...
16 Huhti 27min
Trump eyes resumption of Iran talks
U.S. President Trump says peace talks with the Iranian regime could resume in Pakistan within days. Speaking to CNBC at the IMF spring meetings, Pakistani finance minister Muhammed Aurangzeb said he w...
15 Huhti 27min
U.S. navy launches blockade of Iranian ports
The U.S. navy begins its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. However, there are signs of further dialogue which have helped crude prices to drop back under $100 per barrel. President Tr...
14 Huhti 29min
U.S. moves to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Following failed U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, Washington moves to blockade ships exiting or entering Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surge on the news while A...
13 Huhti 27min
