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Stocks rose and oil declined as Iran and the US consider another round of peace talks, boosting expectations for a longer-term ceasefire in the Middle East.

The US and Iran are weighing negotiations to extend a two-week ceasefire as Trump presses ahead with a naval blockade to curb the Islamic Republic’s oil exports. The objective is to hold fresh discussions before the truce expires, according to people familiar.

Traders are also focused on first-quarter earnings at a time when the war in the Middle East is weighing on the outlook for the economy.

The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won’t find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – The Opening Trade
00:03:17 – Stocks Rise on US-Iran Deal Optimism
00:04:56 – Oil Declines
00:07:50 – Middle East Impact on Earnings Season
00:09:44 – China March Exports Stumble
00:10:07 – United CEO on American Airlines Merger Possibility
00:10:29 – Pope Leo Vows More Iran Critique
00:12:05 – There is No Fighting; Iran Doing No Business: Trump
00:25:48 – US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Hormuz Blockade
00:39:44 – It’s Positive While Talks Are the Focus: MLIV
00:47:43 – Stocks to Watch: Luxury, BP, Publicis
01:03:33 – US, Iran Could Return to Islamabad for Talks
01:03:57 – LVMH Stock
01:15:18 – Rubio Hosts Lebanon-Israel Talks in DC
01:23:48 – HSBC Group CEO George Elhedery on Iran War Impact
01:26:10 – David Solomon on Goldman’s Record Quarter
01:33:17 – ECB’s Lagarde Speaks in Washington
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