White House envoys Kushner and Witkoff were disappointed by what they heard from the Iranians in the morning negotiations session, per Axios citing source; Evening session is still ongoing
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White House envoys Kushner and Witkoff were disappointed by what they heard from the Iranians in the morning negotiations session, per Axios citing source; Evening session is still ongoing.
What it means
The disappointment expressed by White House envoys during negotiations with Iran suggests potential hurdles in reaching a consensus, which could escalate tensions in the region. Given the ongoing nature of the discussions, market participants may need to stay alert for any further developments that could impact risk sentiment, particularly in oil and safe-haven assets like gold.
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