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US, Iran Weigh Further Truce Talks With Trump Blockade Underway | The Pulse 4/14

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The U.S. and Iran are exploring renewed truce negotiations in April 2026 despite ongoing economic sanctions reinstated under former President Trump’s administration. Emile Hoyakem, a Middle East security expert, warned that Trump-era financial blockades remain a major obstacle, complicating diplomatic progress amid regional tensions. Paul Skinner of Wellington Management noted market volatility tied to geopolitical uncertainty, urging investors to monitor potential shifts in U.S.-Iran relations for economic ripple effects. Matteo Del Fante of Poste Italiane discussed Europe’s cautious stance, emphasizing energy security concerns as a key factor in the bloc’s indirect engagement with Tehran. The talks come amid broader Middle East instability, with analysts suggesting limited near-term breakthroughs but potential long-term implications for global oil markets and security alliances.

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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Apr 14th, 2026US, Iran Weigh Further Truce Talks With Trump Blockade Underway | The Pulse 4/14"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Paul Skinner, Investment Director at Wellington Management, Matteo Del Fante, Chief Executive of Poste Italiane & Emile Hoyakem, Director of Regional Security and Senior Fellow for Middle East Security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Correct: On-screen graphic edited at 15:42 to reflect correct figure for Poste Italiane's bidDuration:56:35Duration:10:33Duration:10:11Duration:5:09

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