The United States has announced an additional security assistance package worth $150 million to help Ukraine counter Russia's ongoing attacks.
This is the first tranche of U.S. military aid for Ukraine since President Joe Biden requested Congress to approve a supplemental funding to ensure Washington's continued support to its allies, mainly Israel and Ukraine.
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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.