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Global benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading amid uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed in cautious trading Wednesday, as investors watched for next steps in the U.S.-Iran conflict after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire that was set to expire.

France's CAC 40 slipped 0.2% in early trading to 8,221.18, while the German DAX inched down less than 0.1% to 24,256.40. Britain's FTSE 100 was virtually unchanged at 10,497.60. U.S. futures were set to drift higher with Dow futures up 0.4% at 49,509.00. S&P 500 futures rose 0.4% to 7,131.00.

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the... Read More

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.

Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch. They've also kept an eye on consumer trends; a shift to snack-size portions has increased the demand for smaller chipping potatoes, for example.

“The potato industry is dynamic," said David Douches, a Michigan State University professor who leads the school’s Potato Breeding... Read More

2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two ships came under attack Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war.

Wednesday morning, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard attacked a container ship, damaging it but causing no injuries. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center did not immediately identify who shot at the second ship, but suspicion immediately fell on Iran.

In the second attack, a cargo ship said it had... Read More

The Latest: Uncertainty shrouds possible US-Iran talks after Trump extends ceasefire

The next steps to resume U.S.-Iran talks remained unclear Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was extending its ceasefire in the war at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran.

Iran has not yet responded to Trump’s announcement of the ceasefire extension, and both countries have warned they were prepared to resume fighting if a deal isn’t reached.

Trump said Tuesday night in a social media post that “Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open” so they can sell their crude oil,... Read More

UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war

LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday.

The Office for National Statistics said the annual consumer price inflation rate increased to a three-month high of 3.3% from 3% the previous month. The rise was in line with market expectations.

The main reason behind the inflation spike was higher motor fuel, which increased by a monthly 8.7% — the largest increase since June 2022, shortly after the Russian invasion... Read More

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Global benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading amid uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips, and their work isn't done

2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks

The Latest: Uncertainty shrouds possible US-Iran talks after Trump extends ceasefire

UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war

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