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The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.

J.M. Smucker (SJM) Faces Lower Forward Estimates as JPMorgan Cuts Price Target

The U.S. appears close to reaching an agreement that would end the war with Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to reports Sunday, sending oil prices sharply lower.

Strategists Warn Yields to Stay High Even If Iran War Ends

Trump had said an agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, among other issues, was largely negotiated and would be announced soon.

Oil dropped as the US and Iran edged toward a deal, although President Donald Trump said that Washington’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would remain until an agreement was completed.

European natural gas dropped during early trading in Asia on optimism that the US and Iran are closing in on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Gold rose as signs that the US and Iran were closing in on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz tempered inflation concerns.

China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade.

Russia has shut down the internet, causing a rift in Putin's inner circle and growing discontent amongst the public. Russia's pounding of Kiev is another distraction.