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Trump: Iran has just announced that the Strait of Iran is fully open and ready for full passage
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From ecb.europa.eu|Apr 17, 2026|1 commentThe global economy is navigating turbulent waters. Competing forces affecting economic growth are intersecting in a complex and uncertain environment. Global growth has been supported by rising investments related to artificial intelligence and fiscal policy across major economies. At the same time, geopolitical and trade tensions are a headwind and a major source of risks. The adverse effects on the global economy from the war in the Middle East primarily stem from the sharp increase in energy prices. Together with tighter financial conditions and heightened uncertainty, the war is having a negative impact on global growth, while posing upside risks to inflation. Other geopolitical tensions, in particular Russia’s unjustified war against Ukraine, remain a major source of uncertainty. Protectionist policies are also weighing on global trade and fuelling uncertainty, while triggering a reconfiguration of global trade flows. Additional frictions in international trade could disrupt supply chains, reduce exports and weaken consumption and investment. A predictable and open international economic order remains essential t ECB'S LAGARDE SAYS THAT UNCERTAINTY ABOUT EURO AREA INFLATION HAS GROWN A LOT AFTER THE MIDDLE EAST WAR STARTED. ECB'S LAGARDE SAYS UPSIDE RISKS TO OUTLOOK INCREASE, PARTICULARLY IN THE SHORT TERM. ECB's Lagarde: Inflation could turn out higher than the baseline, in particular if inflation expectations and wage growth were to rise in response more than expected ECB's Lagarde: Determined to ensure inflation stabilizes at 2%
From @financialjuice|Apr 17, 2026|198 commentsIran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi: Passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire. In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.
From @FirstSquawk|Apr 17, 2026|32 commentsUS CONSIDERS $20B CASH-FOR-URANIUM DEAL WITH IRAN - AXIOS SCOOP: The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium. President Trump said Thursday that U.S. and Iranian negotiators would likely meet this weekend for a second round of talks to try to seal the deal. The talks are expected to take place in Islamabad, likely on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the mediation efforts.
'Three-Page Plan To End The War': Oil Tumbles As US Reportedly 'Mulls' $20BN Cash-For-Nukes Deal According to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks, Axios' Barak Ravid reports that the US and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war. The three-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) the two sides are negotiating over also includes a "voluntary" moratorium on nuclear enrichment by Iran. The U.S. demanded in the last round of talks that Iran agree to a 20-year moratorium. Iran countered with five years. The mediators are still trying to close the gap. As part of the MOU, Iran would be allowed to have nuclear research reactors for the production of medical isotopes, but would pledge that all of its nuclear facilities would be above ground. The existing underground facilities would remain out of commission. Perhaps the most notable element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium.
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From @realDonaldTrump|Apr 17, 2026|84 comments
THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! PRESIDENT DONALD J.TRUMP
From @financialjuice|Apr 17, 2026|39 commentsIran TV: Ships passing through the Hormuz need IRGC coordination. Iran Military Official: Military vessels not allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz - State TV. SENIOR IRAN MILITARY OFFICIAL SAYS COMMERCIAL VESSELS CAN PASS STRAIT OF HORMUZ ALONG DETERMINED ROUTE AND WITH PERMISSION OF REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS NAVY - STATE TV Senior Iranian Official: All commercial vessels are allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz, even US vessels, excluding Navy ships.
From @realDonaldTrump|Apr 17, 2026|13 commentsThe U.S.A. will get all Nuclear “Dust,” created by our great B2 Bombers - No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form. This deal is in no way subject to Lebanon, either, but the USA will, separately, work with Lebanon, and deal with the Hezboolah situation in an appropriate manner. Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!! Thank you! President DJT *TRUMP: ISRAEL `PROHIBITED' FROM BOMBING LEBANON BY US *TRUMP: DEAL IS IN NO WAY SUBJECT TO LEBANON
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