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Europe is accelerating NATO contingency plans in case U.S. President Trump withdraws.

The Maine Legislature in the United States passes a bill banning large data centers.

Japan's 20-year government bond yield fell 2.5 basis points to 3.245%.

According to Japan's Asahi Shimbun: Japan will extend the release of strategic oil reserves by one month.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index opened up 30.60 points, or 0.34%, on Wednesday, April 15, to 9,001.40 points.

According to the Wall Street Journal: U.S. senators say the U.S. Department of Defense may cut funding requests for the war with Iran.

Canada, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and other countries issued a joint statement on protecting aid workers in Lebanon.

Japan's February core machinery orders monthly rate was 13.6%, expected to be -1.1%, and the previous value was -5.50%.

Japan's core machinery orders in February were at an annual rate of 24.7%, expected to be 8.5%, and the previous value was 13.70%.

US Vice President Vance: President Trump instructed us to "negotiate in good faith."

According to the Wall Street Journal: Prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Pirro’s office made a surprise visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters to inspect the renovation site, people familiar with the matter said.

Japan's Reuters Tankan manufacturing sentiment index for April was 7, compared with the previous value of 18.

Japan's Reuters Tankan non-manufacturing sentiment index in April was 31, compared with the previous value of 25.

U.S. Vice President Vance: Trump told Iran that if you promise not to possess nuclear weapons, we will allow Iran to achieve economic prosperity.

US Vice President Vance: I know that many young voters do not like our current Middle East policy.

US Vice President Vance: There is a lot of distrust between the United States and Iran, which cannot be resolved overnight.

US Vice President Vance: Feeling optimistic about our current situation.

US Vice President Vance: Iranian negotiators want to reach a deal.

U.S. Vice President Vance: We are negotiating with Iran and the ceasefire agreement is being effectively implemented.

Canada’s Finance Minister: The first spring economic update will be released on April 28.