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Stock futures rose on Wednesday following a news report that the U.S. has given Iran a plan that could bring the conflict to an end, sending crude prices tumbling.

S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.8% and 1%, respectively. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 398 points, or 0.9%.

The moves came after President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the U.S. is “in negotiations right now” with Iran. He added that Tehran is “talking sense” and suggested it is eager to make a peace deal.

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Dow rises 300 points as traders hope U.S. and Iran can reach ceasefire deal: Live updates

Stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back and traders hoped the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement for a ceasefire.
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Seems like a good idea - imo.

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German shipowners float civilian maritime reserve amid rising risks - Splash247

German shipowners are calling for the creation of a civilian “sea service” to strengthen the country’s ability to keep trade moving in times of crisis. The proposal, put forward by the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR), would allow young people to complete part of a future military service...
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Stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back and traders hoped the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement for a ceasefire.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 305.43 points, or 0.66%, and closed at 46,429.49. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to 6,591.90, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.77% to end at 21,929.83.

The Associated Press, citing unnamed officials in Islamabad, reported that Iran has received a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to end the war. The New York Times had first reported that the U.S. sent Iran a peace plan. The plan was delivered by way of Pakistan, that outlet said, citing two unnamed officials.

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www.cnbc.com

Dow rises 300 points as traders hope U.S. and Iran can reach ceasefire deal: Live updates

Stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back and traders hoped the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement for a ceasefire.
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Bancosta Weekly

Baltic Dry

Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News

Baltic Dry rose to 2,659 Index Points on June 18, 2026, up 0.23% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 12.93%, but it is still 51.86% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this...
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Anchorage queues swell in Asia as war enters week five - Splash247

Paralysis around the Strait of Hormuz is being felt at global shipping hubs around the world. Ships are holding, rerouting, or bunching at alternative ports while operators wait for clarity with contradicting lines coming out of Washington and Tehran on the state of the war, which enters its...
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Splash Wrap: Iran stalemate weighs heavily on bunkers - Splash247

Confusion reigns supreme towards the end of the fourth week of the Hormuz shipping crisis, with president Donald Trump yesterday stating one line only to be contradicted repeatedly by Tehran. Vessel traffic movement in and out of the Strait of Hormuz remains minimal and bunker availability...
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Weekly scrap market report

Copper Drops, Steel Falls, Scrap Demand Holds Strong​

Mar 25, 2026
Copper dropped sharply before rebounding, steel prices are pulling back, and carbide has corrected 15%—but demand across the scrap market remains strong. Here’s what scrappers need to know about current volatility, catalytic converter trends, and where prices may be headed next.
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Feeder cattle jump more than $10 this week | Weekly Livestock Market Update​

Mar 27, 2026 Weekly Livestock Market Update on Brownfield
In this episode, Brownfield's Meghan Grebner and University of Kentucky's Kenny Burdine dive deep into the latest data surrounding the USDA's Cold Storage and Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. They also recap the movement in the markets and preview next week's Prospective Plantings report.


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dollarcollapse.com

3 Sunday Morning Thoughts - March 29 Edition 2026

Written by Bryan Lutz, Editor at Dollarcollapse.com: So, every Sunday morning I sit down to write a few short thoughts. Sometimes these thoughts end up being about life, other times they are on gold, geopolitical issues affecting the markets, or the economy. Here are three thoughts for
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Week Ahead: Cracks in the financial plumbing | Morning Bid​

Mar 29, 2026 Morning Bid
Consumers confront rising energy costs as confidence data looms, just as a Good Friday jobs release will postpone a market response. At the same time, widening spreads and weak auctions highlight strain in Treasury markets and concerns over liquidity.

Week Ahead: Cracks in the financial plumbing | Morning Bid
 
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