WS #10541
Trump issued a 24-hour ultimatum threatening massive airstrikes on Iran, but also said the US is 'getting along quite well' and working on a fair deal, creating uncertainty and spiking tanker rates. Putin says Russia is ready to talk on its own terms, potentially de-escalating the Ukraine conflict, which could reduce energy and defense sector risk premiums.
Iran Ultimatum and Mixed Signals
Trump issued a 24-hour ultimatum threatening massive airstrikes on Iran, but also said the US is 'getting along quite well' and working on a fair deal, creating uncertainty and spiking tanker rates.
Putin says Russia is ready to talk on its own terms, potentially de-escalating the Ukraine conflict, which could reduce energy and defense sector risk premiums.