Market Volatility Surges as Ukraine Talks Dominate Global Headlines

Markets experienced significant volatility at the start of the week, driven by high-stakes talks between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, European leaders, and U.S. President Donald Trump. These discussions, which followed President Trump’s meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, have triggered uncertainty about a possible resolution to the conflict. Investors fear prolonged negotiations could delay peacemaking efforts, impacting market sentiment and triggering potential economic disruptions.