Trump Hints at Potential 'Big Deal' with Iran, Amidst US-China Trade Talks

US President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of a 'big deal' with Iran after productive talks. This development coincides with renewed focus on US-China trade negotiations, impacting global markets.

Thu May 07 2026

Trump Signals Potential 'Big Deal' with Iran

US President Donald Trump recently expressed optimism about potential negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program and the easing of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, noting very good talks over the past 24 hours. According to Bloomberg sources, the US presented a one-page memorandum to Iran, proposing the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, in exchange for starting negotiations on its nuclear program. While President Trump suggested a 'big deal' is very possible, an Iranian parliamentary spokesman dismissed the US proposal as more of a 'wish list,' maintaining a skeptical stance.

Global Market Response Amidst Geopolitical Optimism

The optimism surrounding de-escalation between the US and Iran has positively impacted Asian markets. Japan's stock market surged post-holiday, led by tech stocks, reaching an intraday record high. The MSCI AC Asia Pacific Index also rose 1.8% to 272.84. Ruchir Sharma, Chairman of Rockefeller International, noted that the markets are currently driven by the AI boom, overshadowing other factors like oil price fluctuations and geopolitical risks. He cautioned that while AI innovation is fueling significant corporate investment and market excitement, rising interest rates could eventually burst this speculative bubble.

*Source: YouTube: Bloomberg (2026-05-07)*

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