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US Flash PMI signals muted rebound in output from initial war impact as output prices rise at sharpest rate since mid-2022
US business activity growth recovered slightly in April having slowed to near-stagnation in March following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. However, the overall pace of expansion remained subdued, most notably in the services economy where demand faltered. While manufacturing output showed a solid gain, the increase in part reflected stock building in the face of concerns over supply availability and price hikes. Input cost inflation accelerated and supply delays worsened at a pace not seen since mid-2022, contributing to the largest monthly jump in average selling prices for goods and services since July ... (full story)
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From cnbc.com|Apr 23, 2026|8 commentsPresident Donald Trump on Thursday said he has ordered the U.S. Navy “to shoot and kill any boat” that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. “There is to be no hesitation,” ...
From @realDonaldTrump|Apr 23, 2026|43 comments
Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don’t know! The infighting is between the “Hardliners,” who have been losing BADLY on the battlefield, and the “Moderates,” who are not very moderate at all (but gaining respect!), is CRAZY! We have total control over the Strait of Hormuz. No ship can enter or leave without the approval of the United States Navy. It is “Sealed up Tight,” until such time as Iran is able to make a DEAL!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
From @realDonaldTrump|Apr 23, 2026|214 commentsI have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation. Additionally, our mine “sweepers” are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled up level! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
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From brecorder.com|Apr 23, 2026Copper prices retreated from multi-week highs on Thursday on stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks, continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a stronger dollar. Benchmark three-month ...
From cruxinvestor.com|Apr 23, 2026Olive Resource Capital's latest market commentary addresses significant developments in the Guyana mining sector that have direct implications for portfolio valuation and broader ...
From @financialjuice|Apr 23, 2026|12 commentsIran received hard currency payment for Hormuz toll - Fars Reports claiming Iran collected Hormuz fees in cryptocurrency are incorrect - Fars News
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