Trump, Netanyahu phone call and markets

on June 8. INTERFAX.RU — U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held another phone call, for the second time in less than 24 hours, CNN reports, citing a source.

According to the broadcaster, an Israeli source confirmed that the two leaders held talks and clarified that this was the second contact within a period of less than a day. At the same time, the content of the conversation has not been officially disclosed, leaving room for multiple interpretations amid ongoing regional tensions.

CNN notes that the call took place before Iran’s Armed Forces Central Headquarters “Khatam al-Anbiya” announced a suspension of strikes against Israel. This time gap between diplomatic contacts and military statements has further increased attention to coordination between the parties and possible behind-the-scenes negotiations.

Previously, reports indicated Iranian missile strikes on Israeli territory. After those events, the first phone call between Trump and Netanyahu took place. According to Western media, during that conversation the U.S. president urged the Israeli prime minister to refrain from retaliatory strikes against Iran. However, as Axios reports, Netanyahu did not support the proposal and expressed disagreement, highlighting differing positions between allies regarding potential escalation.

Against this backdrop, any new contact between the leaders is interpreted as an attempt to prevent further deterioration of the situation. Regional tensions surrounding Iran and Israel remain one of the key drivers of global markets in recent days, particularly affecting energy prices and overall investor sentiment. Markets are traditionally highly sensitive to any signals of de-escalation or, conversely, escalation in the Middle East. Even the absence of concrete details about Trump and Netanyahu’s talks becomes a market factor in itself, as the mere existence of high-level communication is often seen as an effort to prevent broader conflict.

Reports of a second phone call within a day, along with possible signs of easing tensions around U.S.–Iran negotiations, were generally received positively by market participants. Investors view such signals as a potential reduction in the risk of further escalation, which could stabilize oil markets and ease pressure on global equity indices.

However, experts emphasize that the situation remains highly unstable, and any change in rhetoric or actions by the parties could quickly shift market expectations. In such an environment, even informal diplomatic contacts between key political figures become an important component in shaping global investment sentiment.