Forex Today: Markets await clarity on next step in US-Iran peace talks

Financial markets are on hold ahead of potential developments in the ongoing US-Iran peace talks, with traders awaiting clearer signals on the diplomatic trajectory. Geopolitical de-escalation would likely ease supply disruption fears in the oil market, weighing on risk premiums and affecting currencies tied to energy exports. The Iranian rial and regional forex pairs remain sensitive to shifts in sentiment, while Brent crude and safe-haven assets like the yen and US Treasuries may react sharply to any breakthrough or setback. A confirmed agreement could trigger risk-on flows, while renewed tensions may boost demand for safe-haven assets. Traders are focusing on official statements from involved parties and the next scheduled International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iranian nuclear activities as key near-term catalysts.

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