Trump says he will continue to negotiate with Iran, but the ceasefire agreement has ended.

President Trump of the United States stated on Friday that the United States will continue negotiations with Iran, but the ceasefire agreement reached between the two parties has ended. After the news came out, the US stock market fluctuated slightly, with US and Brent crude oil prices rising by about $2, while spot gold prices fell by $35. Trump announced on social media that Iran had requested the United States to continue negotiations, and the US agreed to continue contact, but made it clear to Iran that the "ceasefire agreement has ended." Trump's latest statement indicates that despite keeping diplomatic channels open, relations between the US and Iran remain highly tense after the recent escalation in the Middle East, with significant uncertainties regarding the prospects for a comprehensive relaxation of tensions in the near term. In the past few days, the US launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran, followed by retaliatory actions by Iran, leading to a further escalation of military conflicts between the two sides, causing concerns about a further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East. As a result, international oil prices have continued to rise, and investors have begun to reassess the possibility of both parties pushing for a more comprehensive and peaceful agreement through negotiations. Analysts believe that while Trump has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran, announcing the end of the ceasefire agreement shows that the US is currently pursuing a strategy of "military pressure and diplomatic negotiations in parallel." The future direction of the Middle East situation and the progress of negotiations between the two parties will continue to be important factors affecting the international energy market and global financial markets.