Pronóstico: Who will sign U.S. x Iran deal?

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Market context

The underlying event is a preliminary memorandum of understanding signed by President Trump and Iranian officials to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and launch 60 days of technical negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. This interim deal, described as vague and roughly a page and a half long, has already been electronically signed, with formal signing expected in Geneva this Friday [3].

Historically, the 3% market probability reflects the stark contrast between Trump’s 2018 withdrawal from the JCPOA and his current push for a “better” agreement, yet comparable precedents show that initial memoranda rarely translate into binding, comprehensive treaties without years of verification hurdles [2][4]. The 2015 deal collapsed within three years due to unresolved disputes over enrichment and sanctions, suggesting that even a signed interim pact faces high attrition before a final, enforceable agreement emerges [4].

Traders should monitor the outcome of the 60-day negotiation window, particularly whether Iran accepts the US proposal to halt on-site uranium enrichment in favour of a regional consortium model [5]. Key catalysts include the return of IAEA inspectors, the unfreezing of billions in Iranian assets, and any official announcement confirming sanction waivers for oil sales [3]. The settlement deadline of 31 July 2026 leaves little room for protracted diplomacy, making the next two weeks critical for assessing whether this framework evolves into a formal, signed agreement [1].

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