Summary
- President Donald Trump raised uncertainty over whether to maintain the ceasefire with Iran.
- Markets are focused on how a possible breakdown of the ceasefire could affect Middle East risk and the energy market.
- Future progress in negotiations and military responses remain the key variables.
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President Donald Trump raised fresh uncertainty over whether a ceasefire with Iran will hold, fueling concern that tensions could flare again.
On May 30, Trump said, according to Walter Bloomberg, "I don't know if there is a need to break the ceasefire. We could do that."
The comments suggested the ceasefire currently in place may not last.
The US and Iran remain in a ceasefire even as military tensions and maritime blockade measures continue.
Markets are watching how a potential collapse of the ceasefire could affect Middle East risk and energy markets. Progress in negotiations and military responses remain the key variables.
JH Kim
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