US advisers who speak regularly with the US President are reportedly uncertain about the mixed signals from Trump, according to Axios

This report highlights the uncertainty among Trump's advisers regarding his strategic direction, suggesting inconsistency in his approach to key issues.

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  • "Some Trump aides and allies say he's mostly improvising rather than following any clear plan". 
  • "Aides have been convinced at various points that Trump was leaning toward a major escalation, and at others that he was eager for a swift resolution. "Nobody knows in the end what he's really thinking," a senior adviser said."
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Such unpredictability can lead to market volatility, particularly in currencies and commodities, as traders react to potential policy shifts or further escalations. The lack of clarity may weigh on market confidence, especially for the USD, as it influences global sentiment and cross-asset correlations.

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