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The announcement that Doha is continuing back‑channel talks between the United States and Iran introduces a new source of geopolitical risk and opportunity for traders. For quantitative strategies that depend on small statistical edges, understanding how such events can shift market expectations is essential. This article links the diplomatic development to the mechanics of edge estimation, cost budgeting, and risk control. The Market Reaction to Geopolitical Mediation When a neutral country facilitates dialogue between two adversaries, market participants often reinterpret the probability of conflict escalation. Fixed‑income spreads, commodity prices, and currency pairs that are sensitive to regional stability can tighten or widen within hours....