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April 13, 2026
The dollar strengthened on Monday as peace talks between the U.S.A. and Iran collapsed and the U.S. Navy prepared to blockade Iranian ports. Meanwhile, the Hungarian forint rose after the centre-right Tisza Party defeated?Viktor Orban by a large margin in an election victory.
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April 13, 2026
The dollar, a safe-haven currency, firmed up on Monday after peace talks broke down between the U.S.A. and Iran and the American Navy prepared to?blockade Iranian ports. Meanwhile the Hungarian forint rose after the centre-right Tisza Party defeated Viktor Orban by a large margin.
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April 13, 2026
As peace talks between the U.S., and Iran fell apart and the American Navy prepared to blockade Iranian ports, the safe-haven greenback advanced. However, the dollar lost some of its gains as the trading session progressed. Both currencies have recovered from their previous lows.
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April 12, 2026
As the peace talks between Iran and the U.S.?broke up and the U.S. The Navy was preparing a?blockade of?Iranian port. The euro fell by 0.3% to $1.1684, and the British pound dropped 0.5% to ÂŁ1.3398. The Australian dollar, which is a risky currency, was down 0.6% at $0.7030.
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April 12, 2026
In early Asian trade on Monday, the dollar gained strength against most of its peers in a broad rally. Peace talks between the U.S. Navy and Iran had broken down. The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the strength of the greenback against a basket?of six currencies, rose as much as 0.5% to 99.187.
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April 12, 2026
On Sunday, a'second flotilla' carrying humanitarian aid to Gazan Palestinians was scheduled to leave the Spanish port Barcelona. The aim is to try and break the Israeli blockade. A spokesperson for the flotilla stated that 39 boats would be leaving the Mediterranean port city.
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April 12, 2026
On Sunday, a second flotilla containing humanitarian aid for Gaza's Palestinians was due to leave the Spanish port of Barcelona in an attempt to break Israel's blockade. Global Sumud Flotilla is expected to include more than 30 boats, laden with medical supplies and other aids.
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April 10, 2026
A British official who was aware of the discussions said that Britain would convene the latest round of talks next week with its allies to discuss a way to open up the Strait of Hormuz for shipping without paying tolls to Iran. The official…
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April 9, 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with the?U.S. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, spoke with?Keir Starmer on Thursday about?the necessity of a plan that would restore shipping through Strait of Hormuz as quickly as possible. Downing Street announced a ceasefire with Iran.
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April 9, 2026
Quantum Pacific has acquired Spain's Los Gallos sailing team, led by Olympic champions Diego Botin & Florian Trittel. This was announced on Thursday. SailGP did not reveal?financial information?of this deal. The sailing league stated that it…
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April 9, 2026
Rasmus Errboe, the CEO of the 'Danish offshore wind developer, 'Orsted, said on Thursday the Middle East energy crisis accelerates Europe’s push towards energy independence, which strengthens the case for offshore wind development. Errboe said…
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April 9, 2026
French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot stated on Thursday that the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States should also cover military actions in Lebanon. He added that France had condemned Israel's "massive strikes" of Wednesday.
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April 8, 2026
According to LSEG and a shipping source, Glencore, a commodities trading firm, has chartered a Supertanker 'to load Middle Eastern crude oil for Asia. This is likely the first 'oil tanker destined for this route since the ceasefire of the U.S.Iran war.
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April 8, 2026
KKCG Maritime 'on Thursday rejected Ferretti’s opposition to 'its 3.90 euro a share partial tender offer', stating that directors nominated 'by 'controlling shareholder Ferretti 'International 'Holdings' (FIH), a 'unit' of 'China's Weichai Group','shaped' the recommendation.
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April 8, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd expressed cautious optimism on Wednesday about the prospects of resuming shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after a?two-week 'ceasefire' agreed by?the U.S.?and Iran. However, it said that normal traffic across its entire network would not resume for at least six to eight weeks.
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April 7, 2026
PPC of Hong 'Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, a 'Panama' unit, has filed an arbitration 'against 'Maersk 'after taking over two strategic ports close to the Panama Canal, which are the centre of a 'legal battle' that has engulfed Beijing and Washington.
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April 7, 2026
Specialized mini-jet engine manufacturers across Europe are increasing production and investing to avoid a supply shortage which threatens to halt?Ukraine?s rapid deep strike drone programme, at a crucial stage of the war against Russia. Mini…
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April 1, 2026
Rescue officials and migrants rescue charities reported that the Italian coast?guard had recovered the bodies and rescued 58 surviving migrants from a boat which broke down while trying to 'cross -to Europe? from Libya. A spokesperson for MSF…
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April 1, 2026
Rescue?officials, and migrant rescue charities said that the Italian coast guard recovered 19 bodies and rescued 58 survivors after a boat broke down while trying to reach Europe from Libya. A spokesperson for MSF and the International Organization for Migration said that some of the victims…
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April 1, 2026
France's Navy Chief said that China may 'at some point' have to take a more direct role in re-establishing?traffic flows? through the Strait of Hormuz, because its number of ships is probably insufficient. "We have not seen the Chinese navy intervene to reopen this strait.
