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President Trump on Thursday tried to portray the increase in oil prices since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran in a positive light, saying the US makes more money when prices rise, though Americans are already paying significantly more for gas. “The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by […]

US Pending Home Sales Rebound Off Record Lows, Despite Rising Mortgage Rates After rising in February, US Pending Home Sales were expected to continue to improve in March (+0.5% MoM) but - despite apparently rising mortgage rates - sales rose 1.5% MoM (even with February revised up to +2.5% MoM). This dragged pending home sales up to +1.8% YoY (to the highest level since Nov 2024)... Source: Bloomberg ...extending its bounce off record lows... Source: Bloomberg “Contract signings rose in March despite higher mortgage rates, pointing to pent-up housing demand,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence...

Pakistan Under Security Lockdown As Iran Delegation Arrives For US Talks - Fighting Hasn't Ceased In Lebanon Summary:  Iran makes clear Lebanon fighting must end or else Pakistan talks "meaningless" - as its delegation arrives in 'locked down' Pakistan. Trump 'optimistic' a deal within reach - also as Israel-Lebanon talks scheduled in Washington next week. US delegation headed by Vance en route to Islamabad. Lloyd's: "The Iranians are willing to negotiate with certain countries to secure voyages, but only on a case-by-case basis." A handful of mostly Iranian/China-linked tankers have passed in last 24 hours. After...