The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on a proposed listing of computing‑power derivatives contracts.

On the 19th in Baghdad, Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi, President Amidi and Parliament Speaker Halbusi met visiting Iranian Islamic Consultative Assembly Speaker Qalibaf to discuss consolidating bilateral relations and easing regional tensions.

U.S. and Canadian negotiators are discussing a temporary trade deal that would reduce U.S. tariffs on some Canadian steel and aluminum products to 25%, people familiar with the talks said. Details are not final and the cut would not apply to all steel and aluminum items; some derivative products containing steel or aluminum may carry different rates. Talks continued Wednesday after Trump paused planned 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods less than 24 hours earlier to allow more time for negotiations. The proposed adjustment could help secure a durable agreement and avert broader tariff measures ahead of a Friday deadline.