Trump Plays Down Iran Talks & Tech Rallies Ahead of Earnings | Daybreak Europe 7/22/2026
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On today’s show, President Trump has downplayed the prospects of immediate talks with Iran, with both sides exchanging strikes for the 11th straight night. Mediators are continuing efforts to restart negotiations, but Tehran has rejected US claims it’s seeking more talks. Brent oil neared a six-week high.
Tech stocks rallied for a second straight day ahead of the first Magnificent 7 earnings. Alphabet and Tesla report after-market.
In Europe, Santander and Equinor reported better-than-expected second quarter earnings. The Equinor CFO tells Bloomberg that Europe’s natural gas market is in a vulnerable situation.
Today’s guest: Torgrim Reitan, Equinor, CFO & Tatjana Greil Castro, Muzinich & Co., Global Head of Investments
Correct: Video has been edited at 39:20 to adjust period for adding clients to twelve months
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:04:23 – Asian stocks advance on tech rally
00:07:01 – Trump Downplays Prospects of Iran Talks
00:12:01 – Torgrim Reitan, Equinor CFO
00:21:24 – Zelenskyy Ousts Top Army Chief
00:26:55 – Tatjana Greil Castro, Muzinich & Co Global Head of Investments
00:35:22 – Tech earnings set to kick off
00:38:45 – Santander Profit Beats Estimates
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