What did Trump’s Ukrainian women comment change for markets?

Reports suggest the remark and outreach softened the tone with Kyiv, improving the mood music around talks. That can support risk assets by trimming tail risks. However, policy is not settled, so any relief could be brief if new headlines shift expectations or introduce sanctions pressure.

How could Kirill Dmitriev scrutiny affect stocks?

If oversight tightens, sanctions enforcement could broaden. That would hit firms with Russia exposure first, including energy, banks, and logistics. A wider net also raises compliance costs. Markets would likely rotate toward domestic defensives while repricing global cyclicals, until the policy path becomes clearer.

What S&P 500 levels should Canadians watch now?

Focus on 6,800 as a near support zone, the 6,855 middle Bollinger band, and 6,959 as a topside check. RSI near 57 signals steady momentum, while ATR near 60 points to moderate swings. A break above the 6,945 year high would signal strength; below 6,800 invites caution.

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^GSPC Today: December 31 – Trump Beauty Remark Shifts Ukraine Tone

ByHuzaifa Zahoor January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Trump Zelensky peace talks are back in focus after reports that a light Ukrainian women comment and a call with a former Miss Ukraine softened the tone, followed by a public pivot toward Kyiv. For Canadians, the S&P 500 ^GSPC traded at 6,845.49, down 0.74%, with a day high of 6,901.42 and a year high of 6,945.77. Year to date, the index is up 16.42%. The shift could ease near-term geopolitical risk, but policy backchannels and sanctions oversight remain key drivers.