U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that companies providing services to Iranian airlines could face sanctions under Operation Economic Fury. The market’s approval rating for President Trump agreeing to ease oil sanctions on Iran by April was 3%, down from 14% the day before.
market reaction
President Trump’s “approval” rating among Iran’s demand markets has fallen to 3% from 62% a week ago. Markets on April 30 were bearish across all submarkets, with traders pricing in little chance of a last-minute policy change.
why is it important
This market trades $1,944 in real USDC every day, and it only takes $119 to move it 5 points, so the market is thin and vulnerable to large orders. The biggest recent move was an 8-point jump, indicating reactive but fragile liquidity.
Bessent’s warning is consistent with the administration’s maximum pressure approach to Iran. If President Trump agrees to the bailout, YES stock would pay 3 cents a dollar for a 33x return. However, with the administration’s current stance, such an outcome is unlikely, with only a few days remaining until the April 30 expiration.
what to see
Trump’s statements and Treasury Department actions inconsistent with current direction. A sudden diplomatic breakthrough or sanctions relief would be the clearest sign of change.
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