đš TRUMP SAKS A MASSIVE DEAL AND THE MARKETS ARE REACTING â AND HARD đš
In a high-profile Washington event, Trump and Mohammed bin Salman announced a sweeping package: a U.S.âSaudi framework covering defence, nuclear energy, AI-infrastructure investment and more â totaling up to $1 trillion in commitments.
At the same time, President Trump also signalled he is backing the sale of the Fâ35 stealth fighter jet to Saudi Arabia.
Why this matters for markets:
Defence contractors (e.g., Lockheed Martin) now gain a potential multi-billion order â stock valuations in the large-cap aerospace sector may shift.
Capital flows: A trillion-dollar commitment signals major U.S. foreign-investment inflows; strengthens sectors tied to infrastructure and tech.
Geopolitical risk: Closer U.S.âSaudi ties affect oil markets, Middle East risk premium, and energy price expectations.
Liquidity & policy: Big investment announcements may tilt expectations about interest rates, inflation and sector rotation.
Investor take-aways:
â Consider reallocating toward defence / aerospace beneficiaries.
â Monitor energy/commodity movers â if Saudi invests heavily, oil & minerals may swing.
â Hedge for volatility: major policy deals often bring both upside and surprise downside (regulatory, congressional push-back).
â Watch for inflation signals: A $1 trillion package boosts government spending, which may challenge dovish rate bets.