Global Stocks Stall as Iran Nuclear Talks Hit First Roadblock

Global Stocks Stall as Iran Nuclear Talks Hit First Roadblock

Global stocks ended a strong week on a cautious note Friday, as early relief over a temporary peace deal between the US and Iran faded and investors focused on the difficulty of reaching a lasting agreement [177285][177276].

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"The market is now pricing in a longer, more uncertain path to a final deal," said Anneka Treon, Global Head of Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Investments at ING Investments [177285]. Treon added that client concerns remain high and the broader macro picture continues to influence investment decisions [177285].

The cautious turn in markets comes as an interim US-Iran agreement, which had sparked a rally in stocks and a drop in oil prices earlier in the week, faces new hurdles [177199]. A memorandum of understanding is set to be signed in Geneva on June 19, which would extend a ceasefire for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments [175214]. But key issues remain unresolved, and the deal could still collapse [175214].

The main problem is a clash between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over their war aims [175214]. Trump wants a diplomatic solution, while Netanyahu is pushing for a harder line against Iran, believing the agreement could leave Tehran too strong [175214]. Without a compromise, the June 19 deadline may pass without a signature, meaning no ceasefire extension and no reopening of the strait [175214].

For now, the Nasdaq jumped nearly 2% on Thursday, reversing a sharp decline from the previous day, as the US and Iran made progress toward a peace deal [177199]. However, the rally faded Friday as investors turned their focus to the difficult nuclear talks and geopolitical distrust that could still unravel the fragile peace [177285][173275].

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