#iranwar #investing #bloomberg - Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Causes Stocks to Jump: Bloomberg

18 April 2026

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and news that Iran allegedly decided to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping sent risky assets surging anew on Friday. This surge extended a rally that pushed the S&P 500 to a fresh record and fueling its biggest monthly advance since 2020.

Bloomberg TV Anchor Dani Burger and Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.

#News #Reuters #Newsfeed - Is the Strait of Hormuz back open for business? | Morning Bid: Week in Review: Reuters

18 April 2026

Oil slides as Iran signals shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. banks post solid earnings and China beats growth forecasts.

#News #Reuters #Newsfeed

#usa #washington #DonaldTrump - Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, April 17, 2026: Washington PBS

18 April 2026

Donald Trump has achieved what he’s achieved to date by being more rhetorically reckless, blunter and more insulting than any president in memory. But are there any limits? Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Stephen Hayes of The Dispatch, and Jonathan Lemire and Michael Scherer of The Atlantic to discuss this and more. WATCH TODAY'S SEGMENTS: Iran war reality undercuts Trump's messaging    • Iran war reality undercuts Trump's messaging   How will Trump get out of his fight with Pope Leo?    • How will Trump get out of his fight with P...  

The Trump Report

#news #world - Top U.S. & World Headlines — April 16, 2026: Democracy Now

17 April 2026

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