Throughout a quick look earlier than the media following the almost three-hour talks, the 2 leaders stated they’d made progress on unspecified points. However they provided no particulars and took no questions, with the usually loquacious Trump ignoring shouted questions from reporters.
“There have been many, many factors that we agreed on. I’d say a few large ones that we have not fairly bought there, however we have made some headway,” Trump stated, standing in entrance of a backdrop that learn, “Pursuing Peace.”
COMMENTS:
HELIMA CROFT, GLOBAL HEAD OF COMMODITY STRATEGY AT RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, NEW YORK:
“It appears to be the situation that we anticipated in our notice. Soundbites signaling diplomatic progress however few concrete deal specifics. We can be watching to see whether or not the ‘too be continued’ end result is sufficient to desk the secondary sanctions on India for persevering with to import Russian oil. Actually will fall in need of something that can persuade the Europeans to contemplate vacating their Russian vitality sanctions.”
CAROL SCHLEIF, CHIEF MARKET STRATEGIST, BMO PRIVATE WEALTH, MINNEAPOLIS:
“The one information was completely no information out of it. Unsure there can be any market impactful parts – geopolitical points on the whole don’t are likely to preoccupy market consideration for very lengthy if in any respect.””Markets are at new highs regardless of this battle happening for 3 years. Markets care extra about customers, inflation and commentary from Wyoming subsequent week.”
ERIC TEAL, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, COMERICA, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA:
“The very fact that there have been no financial sanctions is a constructive and markets ought to breathe a sigh of aid, but it surely would not seem as if a deal is in hand.”
“If something, we see alternative within the vitality sector, as oil costs are at fairly low ranges right here and the prospect of sanctions on oil didn’t bear out. There may very well be a aid rally and that may be a possibility to spend money on vitality as we head into greater seasonal calls for and financial development starting to re-accelerate.”
“Gold and treasured metals are prone to dump due to being an asset class good for security. Given issues about inflation, they’re a great shopping for level as effectively if any weak spot.”
EUGENE EPSTEIN, HEAD OF TRADING AND STRUCTURED PRODUCTS, NORTH AMERICA, MONEYCORP, NEW JERSEY:
“I do not suppose anyone anticipated it to be notably particular or substantive. It is basically a primary step in the direction of probably one thing extra. They each type of stated all the pieces diplomatically. Nevertheless it’s extra in regards to the significance of the assembly as a complete, versus the content material of what they’re saying.”
“Once more, I do not suppose anyone actually anticipated them to all of a sudden inside a few hours give you a really particular set of plans or any type of blueprint to one thing. It mainly was simply exhibiting their willingness to have continued talks to reach at a conclusion that’s useful for all events. And I feel that is simply the primary steps, and plenty of extra to come back.”
TOM DI GALOMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RATES AND TRADING AT MISCHLER FINANCIAL IN PARK CITY, UTAH
“Mainly, President Trump wants to return to the European Union and relay what Putin has stated. After which he is bought to barter with Zelenskiy. For probably the most half, I feel they’ve laid the groundwork for a deal. And my feeling is that it’s going to in all probability get accomplished, however there’s in all probability a pair extra steps. I am considering a type of steps can be Trump, Putin and Zelenskiy all assembly within the subsequent month.”
“They may in all probability attain a deal in 30 days. I used to be type of shocked that they did not take any questions. So there’s slightly little bit of disappointment in that, however till a deal is finished, you’ll be able to’t actually take any questions.”
“General, the markets will prefer it marginally as a result of I feel they’ve made some progress. However I do not suppose we can be up 400 factors in Dow futures on Sunday evening.”
MICHAEL ASHLEY SCHULMAN, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, RUNNING POINT, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA:
“At this level, it has been three years into the battle, so it actually should not have a lot impact. I feel markets will take it as established order, however I feel there’s solely upside from right here.”
JAMIE COX, MANAGING PARTNER, HARRIS FINANCIAL GROUP, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA:
“With out Ukraine on the desk, there was little likelihood for a peace accord. That Putin attended in any respect was vital, however he cannot be seen ending the battle whereas on American soil assembly with Trump.”
