President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran will be extended until bi-lateral talks to end the Middle East war have progressed.
In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump said the goodwill gesture is made at the request of Pakistan, which has mediated the first round of talks in its capital.
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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.