Iran Refutes Trump Talks Claim & Gulf Weighs Joining War: WSJ | Daybreak Europe 3/24/2026

On today's show, Iran's deputy parliamentary speaker denies any negotiations with the US are taking place, calling President Trump's claim "psychological warfare". It comes after Trump told reporters the US would delay strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure after what he called "productive conversations" with the country. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reporting that Gulf states are inching toward joining the fight against Iran.

A stocks rally eased, while Brent crude rebounded and gold extended its slump on renewed caution over the Middle East.

The European Union and Australia have agreed to a free-trade deal after almost a decade of talks. The two sides looking to boost ties in the wake of rising tariffs from the United States.

Today's guests: Hetal Mehta, Chief Economist at St James's PlaceTrashline:
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Daybreak Europe - 3/24/2026
00:02:32 - Asia Market Check
00:05:03 - Trump, Iran at Odds Over Truce Talks
00:10:15 - Oil Resumes Advance
00:13:21 - Stocks Pare Gains as Iran De-Escalation Hopes Fade
00:16:07 - Apollo Caps Private Credit Fund Withdrawals
00:16:54 - Euro Car Sales Rise
00:17:14 - Estée Lauder in Talks to Buy Puig
00:19:24 - EU, Australia Agree Sweeping Trade Deal
00:27:31 - Renewed Caution Over Mideast Tensions
00:33:11 - EQT CEO Toby Rice
00:36:38 - Panel: Where Impact of Iran War is Being Felt Most
00:42:10 - Other Stories: Modi / Laguardia / Denmark Election / Meloni
00:45:34 - Chart Talk
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