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Trump: Possible joint project with Iran to protect the Strait of Hormuz
Trump stated in an interview that the United States might jointly protect the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, considering establishing a joint venture.
Although Iran insists on retaining uranium enrichment capabilities, Trump reaffirmed that U.S. troops will remain in the region, and peace negotiations are expected to start on Friday.
On April 8, U.S. President Trump said in an interview with ABC News on Wednesday morning that after announcing a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, the U.S. might seek to establish a joint project wi

The Trump administration is considering withdrawing U.S. troops from some NATO member countries
The Trump administration is considering punishing NATO members that do not support the U.S., with plans including pulling back troops and redeploying them to countries that support America, while possibly closing some bases.
This plan is still in the preliminary stage and could lead to more U.S. troops near the Russian border.
On April 8, according to WSJ, U.S. government officials revealed that the Trump administration is considering a plan aimed at punishing some NATO members who did not support t

Vice President of the United States: There will still be extensive negotiations before the deadline
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that before the deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran—either to open the Strait of Hormuz or face U.S. strikes on civilian facilities—"there will still be extensive negotiations."
"The deadline set by the President is about 12 hours from now, and we will see what happens," Vance said when asked whether Iran will reach an acceptable agreement. He added, "But before that, there will still be extensive negotiations, and I hope we can ultimately reach a

Societe Generale Bank: If the Federal Reserve Holds Steady This Year, the U.S. Dollar May Remain Range-Bound
April 7, Reuters—Societe Generale analyst Kit Juckes said in a report that if the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for the rest of this year as expected, the U.S. dollar could show range-bound fluctuations.
He noted that markets expect all G10 Group central banks other than the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Even so, among the G10 Group economies, only Sweden’s forecast growth rate this year is expected to exceed that of the United States.
These interest rate exp

Trump Says the U.S. Is Engaged in "Intense Negotiations" Over Iran War
On April 8, Trump stated in an interview that the United States is currently engaged in "intense negotiations" regarding the Iran war, but he did not disclose further details.
He also said he will soon receive a full briefing on the Pakistani Prime Minister's proposal for a "two-week ceasefire." The White House previously stated that the President has been informed of the proposal and will respond.

Trump Calls Iran a "Beast," Says No Extension to Deadline
On April 6, U.S. President Trump stated that the deadline regarding Iran will not be extended again, and no ceasefire agreement has been signed yet.
When asked whether striking Iran's infrastructure constitutes a war crime, Trump called Iran a "beast." He pointed out that Iran wants a ceasefire because it is being destroyed, and he has given opportunities but the other side has not taken them.

Trump says April 7, Eastern Time, is the final deadline on Iran issues, vows to take Iran’s oil to make money
In an interview with the media, Trump reiterated his position on Iran’s nuclear issue, stressing that April 7, Eastern Time is the final deadline, saying that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, and insisting that regime change has been achieved.
He also mentioned that if he had a choice, he would take Iran’s oil, and responded to questions about Iran’s military capabilities.
Gate News reported that on April 6, according to CCTV International News, U.S. President Trump spoke to the me

Trump warns Iran: If no quick agreement is reached, military action will be considered and control of oil will be taken. Gate News reports that on April 5, Fox News reported that U.S. President Trump stated that if Iran does not reach an agreement quickly, he is considering military action to destroy everything and take control of the oil resources. Trump also said he believes an agreement with Iran could be reached as early as tomorrow.

Tianshui Court Tries a Case Involving Laundering Fraud Proceeds Using Virtual Currency: The Defendant Who “Ran Errands to Withdraw Cash” Was Sentenced to 2 Years and 4 Months
The Qinzhou District Court of Tianshui, Gansu Province, tried a criminal case related to virtual currency. Knowing that the funds were proceeds from fraud, the defendant withdrew more than 390,000 yuan through “high-paying errand runs” and made a profit of 21,500 yuan. He was ultimately sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in prison and fined.
The judge reminded the public to remain vigilant against cash withdrawal and fund-

The United States arrests relatives of Sulaimani, the commander of the Quds Brigade of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, and ends their permanent resident status. Gate News reported that on April 4, the U.S. State Department said the niece and grandniece of Qasem Sulaimani, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard’s Quds Brigade, were arrested by federal law enforcement officers in the United States on the 3rd. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has revoked the two individuals’ lawful permanent resident status.

Federal Reserve's Daly: Bright Jobs Report Buoys Policymakers with More Time
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said that the unemployment rate dropping to 4.3% in March is good news, providing policymakers with more time to balance inflation and the labor market.
Despite some confidence indices remaining low, the job market remains resilient, and consumer spending also indicates confidence in the economy.
On April 4, Mary Daly, President of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, told Fox News that the unemployment rate falling to 4.3% in March is "good news," giving polic

In Q1 2026, crypto startups raised nearly $5 billion in funding, with predictions that the market track will attract over $1.7 billion.
In the first quarter of 2026, crypto startups raised nearly $5 billion in funding, down 16% year-over-year. Funds flowed primarily into practical sectors, with prediction markets leading, raising more than $1.7 billion.
Top investment institutions are accelerating their entry. Major funding projects include Kalshi and Polymarket, among others.
On April 4, according to DefiLlama data, in Q1 2026 crypto startups raised nearly $5 billion in funding in total, down

On April 2nd, according to Argus Media, since the U.S. temporarily eased some sanctions on Iranian oil, Iranian crude has for the first time since May 2022 traded at a premium over the global benchmark Brent crude.
On March 26th, Iranian main export-grade crude was priced about $1 per barrel above Brent crude, whereas earlier this year under full sanctions, its crude was discounted by about $10 per barrel. This change indicates that Tehran is benefiting from its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
With Brent crude remaining around $107 per barrel and global supply constrained, buyers are willin

Iran Revolutionary Guard: The Strait of Hormuz Will Not Open Due to Trump's "Absurd Performance"
April 1 — According to Al Jazeera, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is "firmly in their hands" and "will not open to the enemies of this country because of the American president's absurd performance."
Recently, Trump claimed that the Iranian president had requested a ceasefire and added that he would consider this request when the Strait of Hormuz is "reopened, free, and unobstructed."