Express News | Trump: Currently in the final negotiation phase to end the war with Iran
Iranian media reveals a 'four-phase' roadmap for the U.S.-Iran agreement: full ceasefire first, followed by talks on the Strait, sanctions, and nuclear issues
The first phase involves ending the war and halting all military operations across every front; the second phase addresses issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and Iran’s frozen assets; the third phase formally transitions to negotiations on sanctions and nuclear-related matters; and the fourth phase establishes a monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance by all parties.
Trump: Willing to meet with Iran's Supreme Leader and committed to reaching an agreement; Iran has agreed not to possess nuclear weapons.
Trump stated that he is willing to meet with anyone and looks forward to meeting with Iranian leaders when the time is right. Additionally, Trump emphasized that the United States does not need ground troops to achieve its strategic objectives regarding Iran.
Chinese Yuan Likely Remains Asia Outperformer -- Market Talk
At a Glance: The RMB Exchange Rate Breaks Above 6.8! Sixteen Experts Analyze the Key Drivers Behind This Appreciation
We conducted a survey of 16 foreign exchange professionals, with the following summarized results: Drivers of the current RMB appreciation (multiple selections allowed): - Improved confidence in China-U.S. economic and trade relations (12 votes) ranked first; - PBOC policy guidance (11 votes) followed closely; - Economic fundamentals such as exports and a weaker U.S. dollar each received 9 votes; - Cross-border capital inflows (6 votes) remained relatively less recognized. Current RMB exchange rate level: - Half of the experts (8 votes) considered it to be at a reasonably balanced level; - Slightly undervalued and slightly overvalued each received 4 votes; - No extreme views were expressed, indicating broad acceptance of the 6.7 range. (Disclaimer: Survey results are for reference only and should not be construed as investment advice.)
Breaking news! Iran halts negotiations with the U.S. and fully blocks the Strait of Hormuz, directly targeting Israel.
Iran abruptly announced the suspension of all indirect negotiations with the United States, citing renewed Israeli attacks in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. Additionally, Iran threatened to open other fronts, including the Strait of Mandeb. Oil prices surged sharply on the news, while gold prices plummeted...