US nears Hormuz deal, aiming for Wednesday announcement – Axios

According to a report from Axios, the United States (US), Iran, and Oman are closing in on an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. aiming for a Wednesday announcement, sources report.

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Japan’s Kihara: Specific monetary policy means are up to the BoJ to decide

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Wednesday, “specific monetary policy means are up to the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to decide.”

WTI slips below $74.00 as Hormuz talks progress, US stocks rise

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price falls after paring its daily gains, trading around $73.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday.