Karoline Leavitt & United States — Federal Reserve

Karoline Leavitt: Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, credited the U.S. military's prowess and Donald Trump's maneuvering for setting conditions for the ceasefire and creating an opening for a diplomatic solution.

United States — Federal Reserve: Comments from United States — Federal Reserve officials and minutes from its March meeting will be scrutinized for signs of future rate cuts, influenced by the de-escalation of tensions.

Karoline Leavitt: Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, articulated the United States' position that the blockade is economic leverage against Iran.

United States — Federal Reserve: The United States — Federal Reserve's policy actions, including its decision to hold interest rates due to inflation fears caused by surging energy costs, are being assessed by investors in the context of the broader market uncertainty.

Karoline Leavitt: Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, has provided updates on the US stance regarding the peace talks, expressing optimism about a deal and denying formal requests for ceasefire extensions.

United States — Federal Reserve: Donald Trump renewed his threat to sack United States — Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, though this had little major market reaction.

Karoline Leavitt: Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, stated that Donald Trump did not direct the United States — United States Department of Justice to investigate Jerome Powell, but reiterated Donald Trump's negative view of Jerome Powell's job performance.

Karoline Leavitt: Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, dismissed reports of the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and reiterated Donald Trump's demand for its reopening.