US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump's Hormuz Blockade | Daybreak Europe 4/14/2026

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On today's show, a US-sanctioned tanker linked to China is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, testing President Donald Trump’s naval blockade.

Rich Starry was blacklisted by Washington in 2023 for helping Tehran evade energy sanctions.

It's making its second attempt in 24 hours to exit the Persian Gulf.

Global stocks are rallying and oil fell on hopes of more talks between Iran and the US. US Vice President JD Vance says the ball is in Iran's court.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is prepared to continue discussions within a framework of international law.

Plus Goldman Sachs' disappointing first quarter bond- and rates-trading revenue unsettles investors ahead of earnings from Wells Fargo, Citi and JPMorgan.

Today's guest: Pilar Gomez-Bravo, MFS Investment Management, Co-CIO Fixed Income (Source: Bloomberg)