"Does anyone think it is possible that the deal in the US came with a promise?"

I do hope that our future is not riding on a promise, say a handshake. Imagine hoping someone such as a typical "bankster" keeps his/her promise, rather than cashing out and laughing (at us) all the way to the bank. I sure hope there is more to it than that. I guess we will hurry up and wait to find out.

Good luck!!