postponement

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He also attributed the tepid response in oil prices to an expectation of “a last-minute postponement, maybe not a deal, but a postponement allowing the two sides to continue talking.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He revealed “productive” talks with Iran and the postponement of strikes on power plants for five days, and within minutes Dow futures surged more than 1,000 points and oil prices plunged 10%.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The limited five-day postponement “may prevent a stronger and more lasting rally,” Woods added.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Danny Russel, a former senior U.S. diplomat and vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, said Beijing viewed “the sudden, last-minute postponement as disrespectful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

At the time, Qevinger was so upset by the incident that Yossarian did not dare tell him he had also been responsible for the epidemic of diarrhea that had caused the other unnecessary postponement.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller