German Chancellor Merz spoke with US President Trump on Sunday evening; outlined concern over Iran situation, and shared worries over attacks on Iranian power plants
The conversation between German Chancellor Merz and US President Trump regarding the Iran situation indicates rising geopolitical tensions that could affect energy markets and broader risk sentiment.
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German Chancellor Merz spoke with US President Trump on Sunday evening; outlined concern over Iran situation, and shared worries over attacks on Iranian power plants
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Heightened concerns over attacks on Iranian infrastructure may lead to volatility in oil prices, while impacting currencies like the USD and EUR due to changing risk appetites across markets.
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