US President Donald Trump indicated he may be preparing to wind down the war with Iran, boosting market optimism and restoring some stability to global energy prices.
Peace talks with the Islamic Republic might restart “over the next two days,” the New York Post cited the president as saying. In a separate interview with ABC News, he said extending a two-week ceasefire that was clinched last week after nearly six weeks of fighting may not be necessary, hinting at significant near-term progress without elaborating.
The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won’t find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Guy Johnson.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – The Opening Trade
00:02:04 – US, Iran Seek Further Ceasefire Talks
00:04:33 – US Said Six Ships U-Turn in Hormuz Blockade
00:06:13 – ASML Raises 2026 Sales Forecast
00:07:28 – Hermes 1Q Revenue
00:09:24 – Wall Street Banks Report Earnings
00:11:29 – Biggest Deal Pipeline Since 2005: London Stock Exchange CEO
00:12:01 – Anthropic Draws Investors Offers at $800B Value
00:14:34 – War is Worst Outcome for Growth, Inflation: Christine Lagarde
00:26:39 – Hermes Sales Disappoint
00:35:21 – Iran War ‘Very Close to Over’: Trump
00:40:15 – AI Theme Beginning to Dominate Again: MLIV
00:47:54 – Stocks to Watch: Luxury, ASML, Insurers
00:57:24 – Hermes Stock Falls Most on Record
01:03:41 – ASML Stock
01:09:25 – Credit Cycle Will Be Worse than People Think: Jamie Dimon
01:21:03 – Iran War: Brent Crude, Oil Prices
01:27:39 – Well Fargo Earnings Miss, JPM & Citi Hit Records
01:31:05 – Commerzbank CEO on UniCredit Talks
01:35:08 – Iran War Peace Deal Optimism
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