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[Baker Hughes said U.S. drillers added oil and gas rigs for the first time in three weeks] U.S. energy companies increased the number of oil and gas rigs this week for the first time in three weeks, energy services company Baker Hughes said on Thursday. In an early indicator of future production, the number of oil and gas rigs increased by five in the week to April 2 to 548. Baker Hughes said that despite the increase in the number of rigs this week, the total number of rigs was still 42 less than the same period last year, a decrease of 7.1%. Baker Hughes said oil rigs increased by two this week, reaching 411; natural gas rigs increased by three, reaching 130. The oil and gas rig count will fall by about 7% in 2025, 5% in 2024 and 20% in 2023, as falling U.S. oil prices prompt energy companies to focus more on improving shareholder returns and paying down debt rather than increasing production.

[Amazon imposes 3.5% fuel surcharge on many online merchants] Amazon (AMZN.O) will begin charging a 3.5% "fuel and logistics" surcharge to sellers using its delivery services later this month, joining a number of logistics companies that have raised delivery fees as oil prices rise due to the Iran war. For Fulfillment by Amazon customers, these fees will go into effect on April 17 in the United States and Canada. Starting May 2, Amazon will charge a surcharge for items shipped by merchants who sell items on its own website or at other retailers. An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday: "Rising fuel and logistics costs have led to increased operating costs across the industry. We have absorbed these cost increases to date, but like other major logistics companies, when costs remain high, we will implement temporary surcharges to partially cover these costs." More than 60% of the products on Amazon's platform are sold by independent merchants, who pay Amazon sales commissions as well as warehouse storage and delivery fees. The additional fee shows that Amazon is able to use its marketplace model to pass rising costs onto merchants rather than consumers.

The Fed accepted a total of $327 million from three counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

Market News: Amazon (AMZN.O) imposes a 3.5% fuel surcharge on many online merchants.

Oil services Baker Hughes: U.S. drilling companies increased the number of oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in three weeks.

According to CNN: US President Trump fired Pam Bondi from her position as US Attorney General.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it is suing Arizona over its move to regulate prediction markets.

The total number of U.S. oil rigs drilled for the week to April 3 will be released in ten minutes.

S&P: The impact of the Middle East war on the British affordable housing market is relatively limited.

US President Trump: It’s time for Iran to make a deal before it’s too late.

[U.S. mortgage rates rise for fifth consecutive week] U.S. mortgage rates have risen for a fifth consecutive week, dampening expectations for the upcoming critical spring home-buying season. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed loan is 6.46%, the highest level since early September and up from 6.38% last week. The real estate market is entering its usual peak period of the year in transaction volume, but concerns about the economy may be holding back buyers and sellers. Soaring energy prices due to the Iran war have stoked inflation concerns, while developments in artificial intelligence have also stoked job uncertainty. For many Americans, housing prices remain out of reach.

The Saudi Crown Prince discussed regional military escalation and maritime security risks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

[Trump believes mortgage rates will fall after the Iran war ends] According to the Washington Examiner, U.S. President Trump said he believes mortgage rates will fall after the Iran war ends, noting that it was "already moving in that direction" before the conflict broke out. Trump said he was pushing for an affordable housing bill, but "we have other things that are bigger and more important right now that are moving forward."

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing the state of Connecticut over its move to regulate prediction markets, court documents show.

According to the official Saudi Press Agency: the Saudi Crown Prince had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Indian government has announced that it will set a 25% cap on the monthly increase in jet fuel prices for domestic flights.

British Foreign Secretary: Countries are determined to use all diplomatic and economic means to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

ECB Governing Council Member Villeroy: The next key interest rate adjustment is very likely to be raised.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: It is too early to predict the timetable for the ECB to raise interest rates, but it is clear that we have the ability to take action when necessary, no matter when and how.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: We are paying close attention to the price expectations of households and businesses.