US Treasury Secretary Bessent met with Italy's Giorgetti yesterday; also met with Ukraine PM; and with UK Chancellor Reeves and EU Commissioner Dombrovskis
The meetings involving US Treasury Secretary Bessent and key European and global leaders highlight a focus on energy security, particularly in the context of Iran.
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- Discussed Iran and Energy.
- Also met with Japan Finance Minister.
This could imply heightened geopolitical risk, which often supports safe-haven assets like gold and can impact oil prices as nations discuss strategies to address energy dependencies.
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