As Iran denies President Trump’s assertion that the U.S. and Iran have held talks to end the war, CNBC’s Dan Murphy reports from Dubai. Former deputy national security advisor for the Trump administration Victoria Coates shares her perspective on the region’s future, including support for reliable, secure internet in Iran. On the ground at CERAWeek with the world’s energy executives, Brian Sullivan reports on oil pricing and supply amid the Iran War. Plus, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are moving to ban insider trading, asset management giant Apollo is limiting withdrawals this quarter in the latest concerning signal in private credit, and Valley National CEO Ira Robbins shares what he’s seeing from the small and medium sized businesses that he banks.

Dan Murphy - 04:09

Brian Sullivan - 17:41

Victoria Coates - 24:44

Ira Robbins - 36:26

In this episode:

Dan Murphy, @dan_murphy

Brian Sullivan, @SullyCNBC

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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