WHITE HOUSE TELLS FOX NEWS: WITKOFF, KUSHNER HEADED TO PAKISTAN ON SATURDAY MORNING FOR IRAN TALKS

The White House confirmed that Witkoff and Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks involving Iran, signaling high-level diplomatic engagement amid regional tensions. This development may influence risk appetite and geopolitical risk pricing in energy and equity markets, particularly affecting assets sensitive to Middle East stability. Increased diplomatic activity could ease concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially weighing on oil prices while supporting emerging market currencies and equities with exposure to regional stability. The outcome of these talks may also impact U.S. sanctions policy, influencing capital flows into Iranian-linked markets and secondary sanctions exposure. Traders will watch for official statements from Islamabad or Tehran, as well as any updates on potential bilateral agreements or de-escalation measures, for cues on the next phase of regional risk repricing.

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