cease-fire
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“A cease-fire may reopen shipping lanes, it does not immediately replenish inventories, restore damaged infrastructure or normalize trade flows.”
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Trump’s post came a day after U.S. officials said a deal had been struck to extend a cease-fire and launch talks specifically over Iran’s nuclear program.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Also, ship owners might hesitate to send vessels back into the Persian Gulf amid concerns the cease-fire could collapse, potentially leaving ships stranded once again, according to the analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Traders have been betting on an upcoming cease-fire deal that could ease supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf and resume global trade of the world’s most important commodity.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Peeta begins to speak in a frustrated tone about the need for the cease-fire.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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