AFP: U.S. Sources Say Deal Awaited Trump’s Approval, but No Decision Emerged From Friday Situation Room Meeting

Reports from U.S. sources indicated that a potential deal was awaiting presidential approval, but no definitive decision materialized from a Friday Situation Room meeting. This lack of resolution introduces uncertainty regarding the immediate trajectory of U.S. policy, particularly concerning trade or geopolitical negotiations that may have been under discussion. The market transmission mechanism is primarily through risk appetite, as the absence of a clear outcome can lead to a cautious stance among investors. Assets most exposed include equities sensitive to trade policy shifts and currencies that typically react to changes in global risk sentiment, such as the USD and CNY. Traders will closely monitor any official statements or further reports from the White House regarding the outcome of these deliberations, as well as any subsequent policy announcements.

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