The Kremlin has confirmed that the telephone call between Donald Trump, President of the United States, and Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, has ended after approximately two hours of discussions. This highly anticipated conversation primarily focused on the war in Ukraine and efforts to establish a temporary 30-day ceasefire. Here’s a summary of the key events surrounding this call and its impact on financial markets.
Summary of the Trump-Putin Call
The call began at 10:00 AM EDT (4:00 PM Kyiv time) and centered on the American proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict. Both leaders discussed the terms of this agreement, including potential concessions regarding Ukrainian territory and strategic assets such as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, currently under Russian control.
Donald Trump had expressed optimism before the call, stating that several elements of a final agreement had already been discussed during preliminary negotiations between American and Russian representatives. However, he also acknowledged that important points remained to be resolved. Vladimir Putin, while accepting the idea of a ceasefire in principle, had expressed concerns about its implementation.
The Kremlin described the call as an important step towards “normalization” of relations between the United States and Russia. However, no official statement has yet been released regarding the concrete results of this conversation.
Impact on Financial Markets
During the two hours of the Trump-Putin call, U.S. financial markets showed increased volatility. Here’s an overview of the observed movements:
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Wall Street Decline: Major U.S. stock indices fell throughout the day. The S&P 500 lost 0.97%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.49%, and the Nasdaq Composite retreated 1.66% at the opening (NVIDIA fell). This trend continued into the afternoon as investors awaited news on the call’s outcome and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.
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Conflict-Related Uncertainty: Analysts noted that any positive signs regarding a ceasefire could reverse this downward trend. However, the immediate absence of a concrete agreement between Trump and Putin maintained negative pressure on the markets.
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Sector Performance: Some stocks recorded gains despite the overall gloomy context. For example, Coterra Energy Inc. advanced 2.86%, while Royal Caribbean Group was the biggest loser with a 6.80% decline.
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International Effects: Abroad, the Russian ruble reached its highest level in eight months against the U.S. dollar before the call. Emerging markets also benefited slightly from the dollar’s retreat.
The call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin marks an important diplomatic step in the attempt to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine. However, its immediate impact on financial markets reflects the persistent uncertainty regarding the concrete results of the negotiations. While investors remain cautious in the face of these geopolitical developments and the imminent decisions of the U.S. Federal Reserve, it is clear that any progress towards peace could have significant repercussions on market sentiment in the coming days.
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