Markets Edition: Deal or No Deal - The Market Consequences of a De-Escalation

Markets Edition: Deal or No Deal - The Market Consequences of a De-Escalation

From Research @ Citi by Citi

June 2, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

The episode discusses investment strategies in the event of a de-escalation in Middle East tensions.

Alex Saunders, Citi’s Head of Quant Macro Strategy, joins Adam Pickett, Head of Global Macro Strategy, to discuss investment strategies in the event of a de-escalation in Middle East tensions. They consider factors from inflation in different countries to the potential impact on the dollar. This podcast contains thematic content and is not intended to be investment research. Nor does it constitute financial, economic, legal, tax or accounting advice. This podcast is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instruments. The contents of this podcast are not based on your individual circumstances and should not be relied upon as an assessment of suitability for you of a particular product, security, or transaction. The information in this podcast is based on generally available information and, although obtained from sources believed by Citi to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a guarantee or indication of future results. This podcast may not be copied or distributed, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of Citi. © 2026 Citigroup…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Pickett

Guest: Alex Saunders

Topics covered

  • investment strategies
  • Middle East tensions
  • inflation
  • dollar impact
  • financial advice

Keywords

  • investment strategies
  • Middle East
  • inflation
  • dollar
  • financial advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Citi

Places: Middle East

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