PRESIDENT TRUMP SPEAKS ON THE PHONE W/ VANCE WHO IS IN HUNGARY

ECB'S RADEV: IT IS TOO EARLY TO SAY IF RATE HIKE ON APRIL 30 IS NEEDED

The semi-official Tehran Times said diplomatic and indirect channels with Washington remain open, reversing and deleting an earlier post that claimed communications were cut. The update contrasts with a Wall Street Journal report citing Middle Eastern officials that direct talks had been halted. The latest statement said “diplomatic and indirect channels of talks with the US are not closed.” Risk assets pared earlier losses following the report, though gains were limited.