Base Metals Gain Ground as Trump Says Iran Attacks Will Be Brief

Base metals and European gas prices stabilized following statements from President Donald Trump. The US President indicated that new attacks on Iran would likely be short-lived, reducing immediate concerns regarding regional escalation. This outlook eased market volatility and raised hopes for renewed discussions to recover energy flows from the Middle East. While immediate geopolitical risks decreased, ongoing tensions between the US and Iran continue to pose potential long-term impacts on global energy markets and commodity pricing.