Trump Is Being Pushed by Markets to End Iran War: Natixis CIB

Natixis CIB analysts noted that financial markets are exerting pressure on former President Trump to avoid escalating conflict with Iran, reflecting concerns over geopolitical risk repricing. The transmission channel is risk appetite, as heightened tensions raise the prospect of supply disruption in global energy markets, particularly oil. This increases volatility in equity and fixed-income markets, with emerging market assets and oil-sensitive sectors most exposed. A spike in crude prices or a material escalation in the Strait of Hormuz would further amplify inflation and rate path repricing in G10 economies. Traders will watch upcoming U.S. CPI data and any statements from the U.S. Department of Defense for signals on military posture in the Persian Gulf.

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