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Oil prices have risen over $125 a barrel, their highest level since the Iran war began, due to fears the US may resume attacks against Tehran.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold in its latest meeting.
Brent crude oil prices rose above $126 a barrel, marking their highest level in over four years.
According to a report by Axios, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, to receive a briefing on new military options against Iran.
The Pentagon is reportedly planning a series of precise strikes or a major attack to pressure Iran into making serious concessions at the negotiating table.
The US military has requested that hypersonic missiles be sent to the Middle East, which would be the first time the country has deployed such weapons.
Mohsen Rezi, a military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has warned that the country will respond if the US blockade continues.
The United States is reviewing the number of its troops stationed in Germany, which currently stands at roughly 35,000 soldiers.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, won the backing of the Senate Banking Committee on a 13-11 party line vote.
Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta announced a combined $725 billion in AI infrastructure spending this year.
Meta shares fell 7% in late trading as the market digested its plans to funnel $145 billion into AI development.
Standard Chartered reported a record pre-tax profit of $2.5 billion in the first three months of the year, which was $400 million higher than estimates.