Trump has told his advisers he’s planning to speak directly with Nicolas Maduro

Preview: Bank of Japan rate decision knife-edge, Japan inflation runs hotter than expected Stronger than expected Japanese inflation and a tightening labour market are complicating the Bank of Japan's rate decision

Citi says oil flow disruption could continue, Brent could hit US$150 / barrel That's not the base case

China industrial profits surge at fastest pace since September in boost for economy Chinese industrial profits accelerated to a seven-month high in March

Cheap drones vs. costly missiles: Iran's war economics challenge US stockpiles & supply chains.

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VTI returned 287% in a decade w/ low 0.03% fees, but mega-caps' high valuations pose risks.

Iran proposes Hormuz deal without nuclear talks in bid to break US negotiation deadlock As posted on this site earlier, Iran has put forward a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and agree a ceasefire before tackling nuclear negotiations