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U.S. Hormuz blockade hits India just as Russian oil purchase waiver expires, deepening energy worries

U.S. moves to blockade Iran, and let a Russian oil waiver lapse, squeeze India’s energy supplies, exposing its vulnerability under rising U.S. pressure.

Gold Edges Higher As Dollar, Yields Dip On US-Iran Peace Deal Hopes

(RTTNews) - Gold prices rose toward $4,800 an ounce on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar faltered and U.S. Treasury yields dipped on renewed optimism for a negotiated end to the U.S.-Iran war.

Oil Prices Edge Lower On Hopes Of Potential US-Iran Peace Deal

(RTTNews) - Oil prices traded lower on Tuesday amid renewed hopes of U.S.-Iran talks, with reports suggesting that there could be a second round of talks to end the West Asia conflict.

China's exports slow amid surging costs brought on by Iran war

China's exports grew only 2.5% in March from a year earlier, a significantly slowdown caused by the war in Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up the cost of materials, and many Chinese factories saw their profits squeezed last month. Also in this edition: hundreds of Hollywood stars have come out in opposition to the acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery by Paramount. Plus, the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI's CEO is facing attempted murder charges.

U.S. Treasury yields edge lower as Middle East conflict remains in focus

Treasury yields fall as investors keep a close watch on Middle East matters.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after bipartisan calls for expulsion

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him.

Company News for Apr 14, 2026

SNDK, ORCL, CAG, ALLO

Companies In The News Are: SNDK, ALLO, CAG, ORCL.

China calls U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 'dangerous and irresponsible'

The Chinese foreign ministry said only a "comprehensive ceasefire" would help ease the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Bull of the Day: Micron (MU)

MU, NVDA

With its HBM capacity sold out and EPS expected to soar over 600%, this semiconductor giant is positioning itself to dominate the next wave of physical and Agentic AI.

Bear of the Day: Harley-Davidson (HOG)

HOG

Despite its status as a global icon, Harley-Davidson faces a steep uphill climb as it navigates a perfect storm of economic and demographic headwinds.