U.S. Extends Deadline on Iran Energy Strikes Amid Middle East Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for potential strikes on Iranian energy facilities by 10 days, moving it to April 6, Eastern Time. According to Ming Pao, Trump stated that this decision was made at the request of the Iranian government. However, reports indicate that Iran has denied making such a request. In related economic news, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has significantly raised its inflation forecasts for major global economies. The OECD now estimates that the inflation rate in the United States could rise to 4.2% this year. The economic situation remains complex and volatile, with the U.S. Dollar Index likely to hover around 100 in the short term.