US official says conversations between US, Ukraine, and Russia were productive and will continue Thursday morning

The indication that conversations between the US, Ukraine, and Russia have been productive suggests a potential easing of tensions, which is generally supportive for risk assets.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 Feb 2026, 17:56 UTCOn the live feed at 17:36 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] Crude rallies after reports that US-Iran nuclear talks on Friday have been cancelled; US equities extend to the downside as risk-off intensifies

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US military says it conducted five strikes against multiple Islamic state targets across Syria

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US official says conversations between US, Ukraine, and Russia were productive and will continue Thursday morning

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US told Iran on Wednesday that it will not agree to Tehran's demands to change the location and format of talks planned for Friday, Axios reports; US officials considered the request to change the location, but decided on Wednesday to reject it

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Nuclear talks cancelled on Friday, according to reports; cancelled due to the Iranians' refusal to engage in non-nuclear issues

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Market participants will likely be monitoring further developments closely, especially for any implications on energy prices and broader geopolitical stability. A sustained dialogue may pave the way for a more stable environment, influencing currencies and commodities tied to the region.

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