Iranian foreign ministry: Communications with Oman regarding the Hormuz crossing mechanism are ongoing

US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The Beijing talks were successful US Treasury Secretary Bessent: I will call on the G7 to follow the sanctions regime to keep financing away from the Iranian war machine US Treasury Secretary Bessent: We will discuss the global economy, imbalances, terror financing, and critical minerals

The EU’s Dombrovskis stresses the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without delay. The EU’s Dombrovskis notes that a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine is being discussed, with first disbursement expected as early as June.

ECB’s Lagarde says she is always concerned about bond market turmoil, noting it is part of her job.

JAPAN CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY KIHARA: WATCHING MARKET MOVES, INCLUDING LONG-TERM RATES, WITH A VERY HIGH SENSE OF URGENCY

In March 2026, seasonally adjusted data, compared to February 2026, increased both for exports (+4.1%) and imports (+4.8%). Exports grew both for EU countries (+4.7%) and non-EU ...