Israel has started implementing complete siege of Gaza Strip as deadly rocket attacks by Palestinian militants continued for the third day.
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told media that he has ordered a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip, and that no electricity, food, or fuel will be delivered to the enclave.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.