U.S. strikes on Iran and Europe’s 5% defense problem

A week after the global market tensions, the reaction to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities It will be in the forefront and the middle in the coming days. Meanwhile, a trilogy of heavy events can be the economic and geopolitical mood. From NATO tensions in The Hague to the commercial talks in Tianjin and industrial optimism in Berlin – investors will closely monitor.

• The theater was appointed for tense talks at the NATO summit in The Hague Wednesday Where US President Donald Trump is expected to exercise more pressure on Europe to enhance defensive spending
• The summer Davos is held in Tianjin, China from Tuesday to Thursday With China ongoing commercial talks
• Industry Day in Germany Monday and Tuesday With a growth engine restarting

A letter to the nation on Saturday evening, the US President Donald Trump The strikes were on three Iranian nuclear sitesAmazing military success“This” is completely blurring “the main enrichment facilities in the country.

The strikes, the first time that the United States has undergone a direct military attack on Iran, with a dramatic escalation of geopolitical tensions. Trump’s claim cannot be confirmed independently.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi criticize The United States strikes, describing them as “bright” and the country’s saying “all options reserve the defense of its sovereignty and interest and people.” World investors will scramble to assess the repercussions.

NATO meetings with Trump in attending a history of being dramatic. In 2017, the White House leader has constantly asked about America’s commitment to the alliance, and accused Other members of “huge sums of money” to the total share of defensive spending.

It is rapidly advanced to 2025, and the next NATO leaders summit will be held with Trump in The Hague in the Netherlands on Wednesday. Some problems are familiar – while defensive spending has increased significantly throughout Europe, countries like Spain are at risk of conversations by calling 5 % of GDP “unreasonable”. In addition, the war in Ukraine is on. Meanwhile, other problems are new – hostile actions start between Israel and Iran, along with other neighbors in the Middle East, testing international relations with the maximum.

The US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker told “Squawk Box Europe” to CNBC that the region should not expect a free trip from the United States in defensive spending, as “the target 5 % is not a negotiation tactic.”

Trump may have bought more time for Tikhak, which extends to the deadline for saving China to strip the American social media platform until September. However, the latest round of commercial talks in London led to a mysterious confrontation between the great powers, with no official readings. Speaking to CNBC immediately after these negotiations, US Trade Minister Howard Lootnick was asked whether the current definitions in China will not turn again, which which is to reply“You can definitely say that.”

This may not do a little to reduce the talks between Chinese officials and corporate leaders in Tianjin and the international delegates present, who will search for more certainty from both the White House and Beijing.

Closer to the house, it is the day of the Industry Conference in Germany on Monday and Tuesday. This annual meeting in Berlin highlights German economic policy and global trade strategies. It may be the right time for the new government promoting the so -called growth engine in Europe, with four economic institutes to lift The forecasts of GDP for 2025 and 2026 for the largest economy in Europe.

During a last trip to Washington, DC, German Chancellor Fredchich Mirz escaped from the anger faced by the other world leaders in the Oval Office, with Trump’s focus mostly Take control Through his public spit with Elon Musk. But it is not everything clear to Germany, where the country’s auto industry has stated that their local auto makers have to bear About 500 million euros (576.1 million dollars) at costs associated with Trump import definitions.