Daily brief
Germany and Italy blocked a bid to suspend the EU-Israel trade pact, while Italian Foreign Minister Tajani called for increased sanctions but not a break in cooperation. The EU-Israel dispute over sanctions escalates as Israel’s occupation of Lebanon threatens Beirut’s offshore gas search.
Two Saudi companies announced public share offerings.
Retail sales rose 1.7% in March from February, driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war.
Rahm Emanuel joined calls to end US financial aid to Israel as Democratic support for Israel hits new lows.
Iran announced it will restart domestic flights amid tensions with Israel and the US.