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President Donald Trump stated that prospects for a diplomatic deal with Iran are looking very good.
China's first-quarter GDP grew 5% year-over-year, surpassing the estimate of 4.8% and the prior period's growth of 4.5%.
TSMC reported a 58% jump in profit, driven by strong demand for AI chips.
TSMC's gross margin beat expectations, coming in at 66%.
Market expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike this month have fallen from around 50% to 30% due to uncertainty from the Iran war.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
The United States has imposed a blockade on maritime traffic from Iran, which is increasing economic pressure and changing Iran's negotiating leverage.
Over one million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the recent conflict.
President Trump has announced that direct talks between Lebanese leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will take place at the White House next week.
Recent attacks in the Middle East have targeted critical infrastructure including airports, desalination plants, and AI data centers.
The conflict in Iran has displaced more than three million people.
Food insecurity is expected to spike significantly in the next six to twelve months due to disruptions to fertilizer supplies from the conflict.