Traders Price Trump-Putin Russia Meeting
Russia odds spiked from 6¢ to 80¢ after Trump said he'd 'quite possibly' visit Russia in 2026.
Trump confirmed yesterday he may visit Russia in 2026 as part of efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, saying 'I will do everything that is necessary.' The market response was immediate — traders shifted Russia from a 6¢ afterthought to an 80¢ near-certainty, the day's biggest swing. The Kremlin confirmed Putin's invitation remains open and he 'would be pleased to host his American counterpart in Moscow.' Their August 2025 Alaska summit ended without agreement, making Russia the front-runner location for their next face-to-face. Markets are pricing in diplomatic urgency as the Ukraine conflict continues to escalate.
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