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Exports and fiscal stimulus offset a still weak domestic economy in the first quarter
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Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil rises AP NewsStocks climb to new highs as traders bet on Iran truce trades ReutersJapan's Nikkei 225 Set for Record Close, Erasing Iran War Losses Bloomberg.comJapan's Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks CNBC
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Iran Update Special Report, April 15, 2026 Institute for the Study of WarPakistan mediator in Tehran pushes for new round of US-Iran negotiations Al JazeeraTrump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to talk, as White House says indirect negotiations with Iran 'ongoing' BBCUS military maintaining blockade on Iranian ports as peace talks are set to begin Fox News
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Trump says Israel and Lebanon's leaders will speak on Thursday Al JazeeraHopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire ReutersRubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War The New York TimesA tale of two undiplomatic statements from Israeli officials to Europe The Jerusalem Post
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Many Fed districts also reported growing signs of financial strain among consumers, along with increased price sensitivity and rising demand at food banks.
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China's G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending The New York TimesChina's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war NBC NewsChina economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations, on robust exports CNBCChina's economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook Reuters
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Iran War News Live Updates: Blockade ‘Fully Implemented' as Mediators Push for U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension WSJIran War Live Updates: Trump Offers Mixed Messages on War's End as Pakistan Tries to Keep Peace Talks Alive The New York TimesUS, Iran Weigh Truce Extension With Hormuz Still Shuttered Bloomberg.comWhere US-Iran talks stand as ceasefire deadline looms The Hill
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Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion, as the S&P 500 closes above 7,000.
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Hormuz traffic remains at a trickle as US blockade of Iranian ports appears to hold The Times of IsraelIran War, April 14, 2026: U.S. Enforces Blockade, Sends Tankers Back to Iran WSJUS Navy destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel trying to skirt blockade Military TimesBlockade completely halts Iran shipping, US military says. So why are some ships going through Strait of Hormuz? CNN
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In group chats and meetings, Republicans are privately petrified the Iran war could cost them the midterms NBC NewsWar powers vote will test Senate's support for Trump's war with Iran The Washington PostUS Senate Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues ReutersRepublicans Brace for Iran War's 60th Day—and Big Test of Congress Time Magazine
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Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion.
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Higher inflation is leading companies to raise prices without sacrificing margins.
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