EU Market Open: Crude benchmarks edge lower as hopes of US-Iran diplomacy rise; European equities set to open slightly firmer

Newsquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast · Sep 23, 2026 · 1m

US President Trump said he thinks a settlement will be reached with Iran, and noted that some US-Iran communication has taken place even today and that the relationship with Iran is developing.US President Trump said envoys Witkoff and Kushner met with Iran mediators and that there were lots of good thoughts. Trump later commented that he thinks Iran will do something good.Trump also warned that they may have to blow up Pickaxe Mountain and that they will attack if they see activity. He reiterated that he thinks the Iran war could end after the Midterms, maybe before.Crude futures were…