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Stocks are rallying on hopes of an end to the Iran war but European airlines are cancelling flights as the energy crunch deepens. Plus, Netflix founder Reed Hastings is stepping down.

Today’s recommended read: China is coming back – and the timing couldn’t be better, by Stephen Jen

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China’s economy beats expectations and TSMC delivers another blockbuster quarter. Plus, attention swings back to Washington, where President Donald Trump renews his feud with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, just as his nominee for chair, Kevin Warsh, prepares to face Congress next week.

Today’s recommended read: In the world of war and rivalry, tech is the victor, by Mike Dolan

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The U.S. blockade on Iranian portsis still in force, but the S&P 500 is back flirting with record highs. Plus, Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh heads to Congress next week — with just a month to get confirmed before Jerome Powell steps down.

Today’s recommended read: Back to square one? Markets bet Iran war is over, by Mike Dolan

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Wall Street rebounds to pre-war levels as markets shift focus to earnings. Goldman Sachs delivers standout results, though its stock slips. Meanwhile, the IMF prepares fresh economic forecasts as oil shocks and slowing trade complicate the global outlook.

Today’s recommended read: Orban's fall clears another roadblock for European markets by Mike Dolan

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Oil markets react as the U.S. says it will blockade the Strait of Hormuz following collapsed Iran talks, and U.S. President Donald Trump warns Americans to expect prolonged high fuel prices. And Europe sees a political shift after Hungary’s Viktor Orban is defeated at the polls.

Today’s recommended read: Trump returns to weary and failing playbook with Hormuz blockade threat by Clyde Russell

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