Traders Brace for Trump’s Iran Deadline as Frustration Grows

Weeks of volatility sparked by Trump’s shifting positions have left traders frustrated and uncertain about the path forward.Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

President Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran to agree to a deal is just hours away, and investors are once again finding themselves forced to prepare for a range of possible outcomes.

But whether they’re buying more bonds, loading up on commodities or holding cash, they share a common view — weeks of volatility sparked by Trump’s shifting positions have left them frustrated and uncertain about the path forward.