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According to Golden Ten Data on April 16, US Treasury Secretary Besant stated on Wednesday local time that he is optimistic about the timely appointment of Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, Walsh. "He will have his hearing on the 21st of this month. He is an outstanding candidate. We know that Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee are unanimous in their opinion on this," Besant said at the White House. "I am very optimistic that Walsh will assume the role of Federal Reserve Chair as scheduled," he said.

Jinse Finance reported that on April 16, the Federal Reserve's Beige Book indicated that in 8 out of 12 Federal Reserve districts, overall economic activity expanded at a slight to moderate pace. Another 2 districts reported little change in economic activity, while 2 districts reported a slight to moderate decline. Due to widespread uncertainty about future conditions, business outlooks vary. Overall, wages continued to rise.

Golden Ten Data, April 16 – According to Reuters, a source familiar with Tehran's position stated that Iran may consider allowing ships to navigate freely on the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without facing the risk of attacks, provided an agreement is reached with the United States. This proposal has been included in Iran's negotiation package. Iran would continue to maintain control over its own waters in the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman would independently manage affairs in its own waters. The source did not clarify whether Iran would agree to remove any naval mines that might have been laid in the area, or whether all ships—including those associated with Israel—would be allowed unhindered passage. The source added that the proposal depends on whether Washington is willing to meet Tehran’s demands, which remains a key condition for making any breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz issue.