Iran pressed on with attacks across the Persian Gulf hours before US President Donald Trump ’s deadline to agree to a ceasefire plan, clouding prospects for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war. Freedom of navigation through the strategic Strait of Hormuz must be part of any agreement to resolve the conflict and the US will destroy Iranian infrastructure including power plants and bridges if t...
Iran pressed on with attacks across the Persian Gulf hours before US President Donald Trump ’s deadline to agree to a ceasefire plan, clouding prospects for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war. Freedom of navigation through the strategic Strait of Hormuz must be part of any agreement to resolve the conflict and the US will destroy Iranian infrastructure including power plants and bridges if there’s no agreement by Tuesday 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Trump said at the White House on Monday. The United Nations has warned that such indiscriminate targeting of civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime. Trump said he’s “not at all” concerned about that potential outcome. The US leader’s latest ultimatum marks a critical juncture in the war that has killed more than 5,200 people, most of them in Iran and Lebanon, while energy facilities have been struck across the region. The president began issuing deadlines on March 21 to force Iran to reopen Hormuz and has repeatedly extended the timeline, but said Monday it’s “highly unlikely” he will do so again. Israel is preparing for the possibility that fighting could continue for several more weeks, while markets remain volatile, with oil prices rising and stocks fluctuating. Read More: Israel Tells Iranians to Avoid Railways Before Possible Attack Trump said talks with Iran are “going well” and that reopening the strait is “a very big priority.” “We have to have a deal that’s acceptable to me, and part of that deal is going to be we want free traffic of oil and everything,” he said. The US military could destroy “every bridge in Iran,” he added. Power plants would be rendered “burning, exploding and never to be used again,” he said. Iran has warned that it would respond to that type of escalation by ramping up its own attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf — a move that could heighten the global fuel squeeze and amplify damage to the world economy. The Islamic Republic launched seven ballistic missiles and severa...
A Hong Kong coach operator’s failed attempt to reduce its services was only the “tip of the iceberg” of cuts in bus rides amid rising fuel costs, lawmakers have warned, as they urged the government to quickly address soaring oil prices. Legislators on Tuesday also called on authorities to approve applications by non-franchised bus companies to increase fares, and to provide subsidies to cushion th...
A Hong Kong coach operator’s failed attempt to reduce its services was only the “tip of the iceberg” of cuts in bus rides amid rising fuel costs, lawmakers have warned, as they urged the government to quickly address soaring oil prices. Legislators on Tuesday also called on authorities to approve applications by non-franchised bus companies to increase fares, and to provide subsidies to cushion the effects of higher fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East. Their appeals came after the...
London ( UKX ) -0.32%. Germany ( DAX:IND ) -0.22%. Germany's service sector growth slows sharply in March . France ( CAC:IND ) +0.43%. France's service activity slips deeper into contraction . In other parts of Europe, retail sales in the Czech Republic rose by 4.1% Y/Y in February. The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.9% Y/Y in March. Euro Area Composite PMI falls to 50.7 in ...
London ( UKX ) -0.32%. Germany ( DAX:IND ) -0.22%. Germany's service sector growth slows sharply in March . France ( CAC:IND ) +0.43%. France's service activity slips deeper into contraction . In other parts of Europe, retail sales in the Czech Republic rose by 4.1% Y/Y in February. The annual inflation rate in the Czech Republic rose to 1.9% Y/Y in March. Euro Area Composite PMI falls to 50.7 in March; services PMI slips to 50.2 . The pan-European Stoxx 600 ( STOXX) traded 0.19% lower to 595.5, as European markets returned from a 4-day Easter break. Sector-wise, financials and consumer non-cyclicals led gains, while tech stocks lagged. The euro remained stable against the dollar on Tuesday, hovering around $1.154. European gas moved up after Trump warned of potential strikes on key Iranian infrastructure if Tehran fails to meet U.S. demands, raising the risk of further disruption to global energy flows. Oil prices extended gains, climbing above $115 per barrel amid escalating tensions. In the bond market, the yield on the US 10-year Treasury was up 1 basis point to 4.34%. UK's 10-year yield was up 3 basis points to 4.87%. Germany's 10-year yield was up 2 basis points to 3.02%. Currencies: ( EUR:USD ) ( GBP:USD ) ( CHF:USD ) ETFs: (NYSEARCA: EWG ), (NYSE: GF ), (NYSEARCA: EWI ), (NYSEARCA: EWQ ), (NASDAQ: FGM ), (NASDAQ: DAX ), (NYSEARCA: FLGR ), (NYSEARCA: FXB ), (NYSEARCA: EWU ), (NASDAQ: FKU ), (BATS: EWUS ), (NYSEARCA: FLGB ), (NYSEARCA: GREK ) More on Europe Euro Comes Out Swinging: Can The 'Trump Reversal' Sustain EUR/USD's Upside Bias? EUR/USD Found Support Above 1.1495, Potential Push Up Towards 'Expanding Wedge' Range Resistance GBP/USD Chart Alert: Bull Flag Pattern In Play Ahead Of Retail Sales Data Germany's service sector growth slows sharply in March France service activity slips deeper into contraction
kschulze/iStock via Getty Images LGI Homes ( LGIH ) closed 451 homes in March 2026 , including 9 previously leased units, bringing its first-quarter total to 916 homes. The March figure represents a sharp 82.59% M/M increase from February's 247 closings . However, on a Y/Y basis, monthly closings rose 5.87% from 426 in March 2025, while the full Q1 volume declined 8.03% compared to the 996 units r...
kschulze/iStock via Getty Images LGI Homes ( LGIH ) closed 451 homes in March 2026 , including 9 previously leased units, bringing its first-quarter total to 916 homes. The March figure represents a sharp 82.59% M/M increase from February's 247 closings . However, on a Y/Y basis, monthly closings rose 5.87% from 426 in March 2025, while the full Q1 volume declined 8.03% compared to the 996 units reported last year. As of March 31, the homebuilder maintained a steady operational footprint with 142 active selling communities. LGI Homes has scheduled the release of its Q1 2026 financial results for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, before the market opens. More on LGI Homes LGI Homes, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation LGI Homes: Industry Challenges And High Leverage Make This Prospect Scary LGI Homes, Inc. (LGIH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript LGI Homes outlines 2026 guidance with 4,600–5,400 closings and stable pricing as affordability pressures persist LGI Homes Non-GAAP EPS of $0.97 beats by $0.06, revenue of $473.96M misses by $5.64M