Trump Revives Iran Talks as Markets Watch Middle East Risks | The Pulse 8/3/2026

President Donald Trump said new Iran talks would begin today after he called off a planned attack on Iran partially in response to pleas from US allies in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. Stocks and bonds rose as the latest sign of easing tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices lower, allaying concerns about faster inflation. The yen rallied sharply amid speculation that authorities may have intervened to prop up the currency again after coordinated action between the US and Japan last week. Today's guests: Derek Halpenny, MUFG Global Markets Head of Research; Tina Fordham, Fordham Global Foresight Founder and Geopolitical Strategist "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. (Source: Bloomberg)