Gulf Insider
As traders return from the Easter break, markets are again counting down to an ultimatum deadline set by President Trump. Trump took to Truth Social over the weekend to warn the Iranian regime to make a deal, threatening that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day” where infrastructure of that kind will be targeted by American forces if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has set a deadline of 8 pm ET for a deal to be reached; Iran has said that it will retaliate against the energy and water infrastructure of Gulf states if it is struck. So, today is ‘Bridge Day’, but will it be a day for burning bridges or building them? WILD FOOTAGE A tanker blast near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City ignited a major fire that spread to 2 additional storage units at the Balboa tank facility. Reports of 3 injuries, no foul play suspected (as of now) pic.twitter.com/GeAcicCVQe — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 6, 2026 US equity futures are pointing slightly negative in early trade. Ten-year sovereign yields are mostly lower, short yields are mixed, and hints of haven buying are again evident in precious metals, the […]
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