Trump Says Iran Talks Still On | Balance of Power: Early Edition 6/1/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 01, 2026 at 19:43  |  47:53  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Adam Stulberg — Professor, Georgia Tech
Gregory Allen — Director, Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies, CSIS
Maura Gillespie — Founder, Bluestack Strategies

Summary

The episode covers escalating Middle East tensions, with Iran halting talks and oil prices surging, while political reconciliation battles continue in Congress. Discussion also includes AI developments such as Anthropic's IPO filing, Nvidia's new PC chip, and the absence of a regulatory framework. The market implication is that oil prices are expected to stay elevated due to structural factors.

  • Iran halted talks with the U.S. over Israel's actions in Lebanon, raising oil supply fears.
  • Oil prices (WTI, Brent) surged over 5% but later moderated on Trump's social media posts.
  • Congress faces a reconciliation fight over an anti-weaponization fund and budget spending.
  • Anthropic confidentially filed for IPO, valuing the company at $965 billion.
  • Nvidia announced a new PC chip (RTX Spark) and CEO Jensen Huang said AI will increase software engineer demand.
  • Trump postponed an AI executive order, citing competitiveness with China.
  • Adam Stulberg expects oil prices to remain elevated through at least early 2027.
  • Gregory Allen noted uncertainty around AI company valuations and policy direction.
Trade Ideas
Adam Stulberg Professor, Georgia Tech 13:36
Oil prices will rise through 2027.
Oil prices will remain elevated and continue to rise due to structural damage to infrastructure, depleted supply stocks, and increased summer consumption, even if a diplomatic settlement is reached. Prices are expected to be higher through at least the first quarter of 2027.
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