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Key Central Bank Decisions, Many Data Releases, Suspected Japanese Intervention, and A Possible Resumption of U.S. Military Attacks on Iran Vie for Investor Attention
April 30, 2026
Frustrated with the continuing effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is reportedly soliciting advice on the options for resuming military strikes against Iran, which he had hoped to avoid. The price of WTI oil briefly poked above $110.0 per barrel overnight but is quoted currently at $104.44, down 2.3% on balance. With […] More