In today's episode, we unpack the high-stakes Ukraine–Russia peace summit in Washington—President Zelenskyy arrives amid shattered homes and missile-struck cities, demanding real ceasefire guarantees while facing pressure for territorial concessions The Washington PostThe Guardian. The specter of these talks is already rippling through global markets, with all eyes on the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium, where the Federal Reserve may hint at interest rate decisions that could move currencies and oil Reuters+3Reuters+3AP News+3.
We also break down:
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Energy markets, reacting to geopolitical shifts and whispers of easing sanctions on Russia
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Currency calm and the U.S. dollar holding steady, even as bets for a September rate cut by the Fed lose momentum
Join us for a no-nonsense briefing that connects the dots between diplomacy, economics, and the fragile state of global stability—because in today's lines, peace and policy are anything but routine.
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