A fragile US-Iran ceasefire held Tuesday after clashes in the Strait of Hormuz and missile and drone attacks on the UAE. Tensions spiked as US forces escorted vessels under “Project Freedom,” repelling Iranian strikes, while Tehran warned ships against transiting without approval and hit two vessels without casualties. The standoff persists, with talks stalled over US naval restrictions on Iran’s oil exports.

澳洲联储：委员会将关注数据及不断变化的前景和风险评估，以指导其决策。

US job openings edged down to 6.87 million in March, while hiring rebounded, signaling a stabilizing labor market. The hiring rate rose to 3.5%, with quits at 2% and layoffs at 1.2%. Gains were broad-based, though openings declined in professional services. With unemployed workers exceeding vacancies, labor conditions suggest limited inflation pressure, though cost concerns may weigh on future hiring.