de-escalation
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Risk proxies should start the week firmer on U.S.-Iran de-escalation hopes, but FX markets may hesitate to chase gains as details around Iran’s nuclear program and uranium enrichment remain unclear, the bank says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
With yields already testing 4.6%-plus, futures pricing in later hikes, and a narrow window of de-escalation opening, Warsh has a rare opportunity.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Oil futures declined on Wednesday following comments from President Donald Trump that the war in Iran would be ended “very quickly,” with investors remaining uncertain about the potential for de-escalation.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
"Even when all suspicions point toward Iran or Iran-aligned groups, governments may avoid immediate public attribution because they want to preserve room for de-escalation and avoid being trapped into a military response," Bitar said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“Officers are highly trained in de-escalation tactics and regularly receive ongoing use of force training.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
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