[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures and USTs rise following Trump's announcement, WTI futures slip briefly below USD 100/bbl and USD softens
The rise in US equity futures and USTs suggests a positive market sentiment stemming from Trump's announcement, indicating potential easing of investor concerns or a favorable geopolitical development.
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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures and USTs rise following Trump's announcement, WTI futures slip briefly below USD 100/bbl and USD softens
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US President Trump posts that Project Freedom will be paused for a short period to see whether or not the agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed, blockade will remain in full effect
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Meanwhile, the brief dip in WTI futures below USD 100/bbl and the softening of the USD could imply shifting investor sentiment towards risk assets and away from traditional safe havens, potentially driven by changes in oil demand expectations or policy implications.
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