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Asia markets set to rise amid hopes of a U.S-Iran deal, China data in focus

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

A customer is paying attention to the Chinese stock market at a stock exchange in Hangzhou, China, on January 22, 2024. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Tuesday, amid hopes that a deal between Washington and Tehran was still possible even as...

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Asia-pacific markets: U.S., Iran, Negotiations

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

An electronic stock board displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average outside a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 28, 2025. Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets fell Thursday, after Iran’s parliamentary speaker charged the U.S. of breaching the terms of their two-week ceasefire agreement. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump had announced...

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Britain to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran ceasefire

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Yvette Cooper, UK foreign secretary, delivers the opening remarks as she chairs a virtual meeting to discuss the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, in London, UK, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.K. Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper is expected to call for unhindered access through the Strait of Hormuz...

Kia plans to launch U.S. pickup truck by 2030

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

Kia plans to release a pickup truck for American consumers in the coming years, as the South Korean automaker plots continued growth domestically and globally. The company said Thursday it will add a pickup truck that includes hybrid variants by 2030 as a major expansion of its brand into the highly lucrative U.S. market. At...

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Trump says U.S. ready for ‘next conquest,’ warns military will remain near Iran until ‘real agreement’ is honored

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump observes naval flight demonstrations on the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier on October 5, 2025. Alex Wong | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. military forces will remain deployed in and around Iran until Tehran fully complies with the “real...

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Oil rally loses steam after Israel agrees to negotiate with Lebanon

TazaPulseApril 14, 2026

U.S. oil prices rose Thursday but pulled back from session highs after Israel agreed to negotiate with Lebanon. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for May delivery gained more than 3% to close at $97.87 per barrel. International benchmark Brent crude futures for June delivery rose more than 1% to settle at $95.92. U.S. crude oil...

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Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing shares jump after it lifts profit outlook

TazaPulseApril 13, 2026

Customers exit a Uniqlo store, operated by Fast Retailing Co., in Tokyo, Japan. Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Fast Retailing shares surged more than 9% to a record high on Friday after the Japanese parent of Uniqlo lifted its annual outlook and as robust international growth boosted its quarterly profit. Reflecting the stronger...

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Is Iran pushing for a new normal in the Hormuz Strait?

TazaPulseApril 13, 2026

Oil tankers and gas tankers were affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a global energy crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photos For You | Moment | Getty Images Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open....

China producer prices turns positive as inflation gets boost from Iran oil shock

TazaPulseApril 13, 2026

HUAIAN, CHINA – MARCH 09: Vehicles queue at a petrol station on March 9, 2026 in Huaian, Jiangsu Province of China. Zhao Qirui | Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s factory-gate prices rose for the first time in more than three years while consumer inflation moderated in March, amid a surge in oil prices...

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Truce tested ahead of ceasefire talks in Pakistan

TazaPulseApril 13, 2026

This aerial view shows the factory suburb Yanbu, before stage 12 from Yanbu to Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 19, 2024. Patrick Hertzog | AFP | Getty Images Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. A lot has changed in a week, but investors...