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Crude Oil Climbs as US-Iran Deadlock Persists; Tehran Seeks Blockade Removal Before Nuclear Talks

Crude Oil Climbs as US-Iran Deadlock Persists; Tehran Seeks Blockade Removal Before Nuclear Talks

Oil prices continue to climb as US-Iran negotiations remain deadlocked and the Strait of Hormuz stays closed. Iran has proposed reopening the waterway if the US lifts its blockade first, but Trump insists on a deal before any such move — keeping crude prices supported....

Apr 27, 2026
Central Banks Face Mounting Dilemma as Energy Shock Complicates Rate Decisions

Central Banks Face Mounting Dilemma as Energy Shock Complicates Rate Decisions

With the Fed, ECB, BOE, BOJ, and BOC all expected to hold rates this week, central banks face a deepening dilemma: energy-driven inflation from the ongoing Middle East conflict is pushing toward rate hikes, yet monetary policy is ill-suited to address supply shocks — and acting too soon or too late both carry serious economic risks....

Apr 27, 2026

Trading Technologies Enters Vietnam with Mercantile Exchange Partnership, Securing Its First Local Client

Trading Technologies has signed a deal with the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam, marking its first local client in the country. The agreement will give MXV's trading members access to major international exchanges including CME Group, the London Metal Exchange, and Singapore Exchange....

Apr 27, 2026
Trading Technologies Teams Up with NZX to Enable Access to New Zealand's Inaugural Equity Index Futures

Trading Technologies Teams Up with NZX to Enable Access to New Zealand's Inaugural Equity Index Futures

Trading Technologies has partnered with NZX to deliver native connectivity for the upcoming S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures launch, giving local and international traders access to New Zealand's first equity index futures contract via TT's global platform....

Apr 27, 2026

Shackleton Advisers Set to Buy Hurst Point Group in Deal That Would Form One of the UK's Biggest Independent Financial Planning Businesses

Shackleton Advisers has agreed to acquire Hurst Point Group in its largest deal to date, creating one of the UK's biggest independent financial planning firms with £17.5 billion in combined assets under advice and management....

Apr 27, 2026