US President Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader should be very worried now
President Trump's remarks suggesting that Iran's Supreme Leader should be worried could escalate tensions in the region, potentially impacting oil prices and safe-haven assets.
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US President Trump says warned the Iranians about building a new nuclear facility, Al Jazeera reports
US President Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader should be very worried now
US President Trump says not much doubt that interest rates will be lowered; thinks Warsh wants to cut rates anyway, would not have gotten the job had he said he wanted to raise rates, NBC reports
Iranian sources say "we will not allow demands to be raised outside the framework of the nuclear dossier in negotiations with the US", Al-Mayadeen TV reports
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This geopolitical strain might lead to increased volatility in the markets, especially in Forex and commodities, as investors reassess risks associated with Middle Eastern stability. Keep an eye on how this plays out in energy prices and broader market sentiment.
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