*PAKISTAN OFFICIALS SAY 2ND ROUND OF US-IRAN TALKS EXPECTED

Pakistani officials indicated that a second round of talks between the United States and Iran is expected, signaling continued diplomatic engagement between the two nations. This development supports improved risk appetite in emerging and frontier markets, particularly those sensitive to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as progress in U.S.-Iran dialogue could lead to potential sanctions relief and increased regional stability. Iranian asset valuations, including equity and debt instruments, remain especially exposed to shifts in diplomatic momentum, given their high sensitivity to sanctions-related capital flow changes. A key catalyst to watch is the timing and venue announcement of the next round of talks, which could influence market pricing around sanctions easing and foreign investment re-entry prospects. Any substantive movement toward de-escalation would likely trigger renewed investor interest in Iranian-linked assets and regional trade corridors.

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