Trump Threatens Iran's Infrastructure as His Deadline for a Deal Nears
Brent crude rose 1.2% to $110.29 a barrel as traders weighed Trump’s threats and reports of ceasefire talks.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump warned of "hell" for Iran unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz by his self-imposed deadline, putting traders on edge for potential reciprocal attacks by Tehran.
- Trump's repeated threats to destroy civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, have heightened concerns about reciprocal attacks on Gulf states following weekend escalations that diminished de-escalation hopes.
- Brent crude futures rose 1.2 per cent to $110.29 a barrel on supply disruption fears; currency strategist Sim Moh Siong of OCBC said "the markets are obviously nervous" as deadlines are frequently pushed.
- Axios reported the United States, Iran, and regional mediators are discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire, a development that appeared to ease some nerves amid ongoing escalation threats.
- Mark Matthews, head of research for Asia at Bank Julius Baer, suggested markets are betting the war will end relatively soon; fiscal stimulus could outweigh negative impacts even if conflict persists.
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