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U.S. Threatens Harsher Economic Pressure on Iran as Mediators Rush to Secure Second Ceasefire Talks

  A woman walks past a digital screen displaying news of US-Iran peace talks along a road in Islamabad on April 10, 2026 The United States has warned it will step up economic pressure on Iran while mediators race to arrange a second round of ceasefire talks before the fragile truce expires on April 22, 2026 — a standoff that risks higher oil prices, tighter global markets, and direct costs for Canadian households and investors.   Background and diplomatic timeline A two‑week ceasefire that paused nearly seven weeks of fighting was brokered to create a narrow diplomatic window for talks between Washington and Tehran. The first round of face‑to‑face negotiations in Islamabad lasted more than 20 hours but ended without an agreement, leaving the truce set to expire on April 22, 2026 unless mediators secure a follow‑up session.  Mediators led by Pakistan, with active roles from Turkey, Egypt and other regional actors, have been shuttling between capitals to bridge the remaini...
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Futures Pull Back as Wall Street Awaits Key Economic Data

U.S. stock futures edged lower early Monday as investors paused to reassess the market’s momentum following the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s surge past the 50,000 mark last week. The milestone rally, driven by strong earnings and renewed optimism around economic resilience, has now given way to a more cautious tone.

Futures tied to the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all slipped as traders looked ahead to a pivotal week of economic reports. Upcoming data on job growth and inflation is expected to shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next moves, especially as policymakers continue to balance cooling price pressures with signs of a still‑sturdy labor market.

Despite the pullback, analysts note that the broader market remains on solid footing. Investors are watching closely to see whether this week’s numbers reinforce the narrative of a soft landing—or introduce new uncertainty into an otherwise powerful start to the year.


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