Indian shares look set to open lower on Friday, extending losses from the previous two sessions as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed and peace negotiations dragged on.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is not rushing to resolve the conflict with Iran, describing Iran's leadership as being in turmoil.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.