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news El Financiero 2026-04-07

Markets Discount Trump's Rhetoric Despite Geopolitical Threats

Despite escalating tensions, threats from Donald Trump, and continued conflicts in the Middle East, financial markets remained surprisingly calm. Investors appear to be discounting the dramatic rhetoric, anticipating that geopolitical conflicts will remain contained within certain limits.


Donald Trump habla para presionar, para tensar la negociación al máximo, pero no necesariamente para provocar una ruptura irreparable. El mercado no está comprando el escenario extremo. <p>Hay algo <b>desconcertante en la conducta reciente de los mercados.</b></p><p>Mientras Donald Trump amenaza con convertir a Irán “en un infierno” y Teherán rechaza la propuesta de alto el fuego de 45 días y responde que solo acepta el fin permanente de la guerra, <b>Wall Street cierra este lunes en verde:</b> ...

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