Traders Position for Another Trump Deadline as Frustration Grows

MarketsTraders Position for Another Trump Deadline as Frustration GrowsFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandWeeks of volatility sparked by Trump’s shifting positions have left traders frustrated and uncertain about the path forward.Photographer: Michael Nagle/BloombergFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Ruth Carson, Abhishek Vishnoi, and Masaki KondoApril 7, 2026 at 7:56 AM UTCBookmarkSavePresident Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran to agree to a deal is just hours away, and investors are once again finding themselves forced to prepare for a range of possible outcomes.But whether they’re buying more bonds, loading up on commodities or holding cash, they share a common view — weeks of volatility sparked by Trump’s shifting positions have left them frustrated and uncertain about the path forward.