Kremlin says that Trump has called Putin to discuss Iran and Ukraine; Trump has again expressed interest in Ukraine conflict to end soon

The Kremlin's announcement about Trump's outreach to Putin regarding Iran and Ukraine highlights a potential shift in diplomatic dynamics that could influence market sentiment. Traders should consider how a resolution or progress on these fronts could affect risk appetite, particularly for equities and commodities such as oil and gold, while also impacting currency flows, particularly the USD and EUR.