Trump claims Iran deal possible by tomorrow, but market remains skeptical

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Trump claims Iran deal possible by tomorrow, but market remains skeptical

Trump suggests a deal with Iran could be finalized by tomorrow. The ceasefire by April 7 market remains skeptical at 1% YES, down from 2% a day ago.

Traders are not buying into this optimism. The term structure from April 7 to June 30 shows a steep increase, with the biggest jump expected between April 30 and May 31. Odds for a ceasefire by May 31 stand higher at 36%.

Trumps history of missed deadlines tempers enthusiasm. The April 15 market sits at 6% YES, while April 30 and May 31 markets are notably higher, indicating traders expect any real movement later.

Trading volume is at $431,402 daily, with a deep order book requiring over $12K to move the April 7 market even 5 points. A significant spike would need more than a tweet to materialize. The largest move in the last 24 hours was a modest 2-point spike, showing the markets cautious stance.

Trumps assertion is likely more noise than signal, given the lack of new developments from Geneva talks. A YES share at 18¢ for April 30 pays $1 if a ceasefire occurs, offering a 5.5x return, but only if you believe in a near-term diplomatic breakthrough. Historical market behavior suggests otherwise.

Watch for Rubio or Hegseth naming a specific negotiation date or an intermediary like Oman or Qatar facilitating talks. These would be concrete signals, unlike another ambitious claim from Trump.