IRAN SAYS IT HAS YET TO DECIDE WHETHER TO JOIN A NEW ROUND OF TALKS WITH THE US - AP

Iran has not yet decided whether to participate in a new round of talks with the United States, according to an Associated Press report, maintaining ambiguity around diplomatic engagement. This uncertainty affects risk appetite in energy markets, where renewed tensions or dialogue could influence regional stability and oil supply security. Iranian assets, including sovereign debt and energy-linked equities, remain sensitive to geopolitical risk premiums, while broader emerging market sentiment may be affected through contagion in Middle East capital flows. The key channel is geopolitical risk transmission via supply disruption fears, particularly in crude oil markets where Strait of Hormuz concerns can quickly reprice volatility. Traders will watch for any signals from Tehran or Gulf intermediaries ahead of the next OPEC+ meeting, which could serve as a near-term catalyst for sentiment shifts.

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