US EditionOil Rises, Stocks Mixed as Joy over Trump Iran Strike Pause Fades
Trump delayed the Strait of Hormuz deadline to April 6 after Tehran's request, easing oil prices which fell over 1%, amid persistent global inflation and market uncertainty.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump pushed back the deadline for attacking Iran's energy infrastructure to April 6, 2026, citing a request from the Iranian Government.
- Tensions escalated after Trump threatened last Saturday to destroy energy sites if Tehran did not unblock the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting a standoff.
- Oil prices fell on Friday, though investors remain nervous as conflict persists and global markets struggle with conflicting messaging from the White House regarding peace negotiations.
- The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that Tehran sent a response to Washington's 15-point peace plan through intermediaries, demanding respect for its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Federal Reserve officials expressed concern about interest rates while the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development warned US inflation could hit 4.2 percent this year from crude price spikes.
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