What did the Donald Trump Putin call change for markets today?

The call was described as positive, but it did not resolve tensions. Trump said the Ukraine drone claim was “not good,” while Moscow signaled a tougher stance. This mix lifted headline risk, supporting safe havens and capping equities near resistance as traders await clarity on talks.

How could the Ukraine drone claim affect Russia peace talks?

Kyiv denies the claim. Moscow’s warning of a tougher stance can slow or complicate any talks. Markets will price a higher risk premium until evidence and official follow-ups arrive. That usually means softer equities, firmer energy, and stronger safe havens until tensions ease.

Which S&P 500 levels should Swiss investors watch now?

Key levels are 6,948 to 6,970 as resistance, the middle Bollinger band near 6,848 as support, and the 50-day at 6,790 for trend health. Overbought signals suggest patience. Wait for confirmed breaks or reversals before adding risk around these levels.

How does this backdrop affect the Swiss franc and local stocks?

Rising geopolitical risk often lifts CHF demand. That can weigh on exporters but support defensives. In equities, healthcare and staples may hold better, while high-beta names can lag. If tensions cool, cyclicals and exporters could recover as CHF pressure eases and risk appetite returns.

Law and Government

^GSPC Today: December 30 — Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine Denial Stirs Risk

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Donald Trump Putin headlines are driving today’s risk tone for Swiss investors. Moscow alleges a Ukraine drone hit a Putin residence, which Kyiv denies, while a Trump Putin call was described as positive. Trump called the contested strike “not good.” We see risk sensitivity into year-end as traders gauge retaliation odds and Russia peace talks prospects. Today’s S&P 500 setup, safe-haven demand, and sector tilts matter for Switzerland, where the franc’s pull and defensive stocks can buffer volatility.