World markets rocket higher on optimism Iran war could end soon - Reuters
World markets rocket higher on optimism Iran war could end soon Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"This is the first concrete communication coming from Iran that feels verifiable."
— Art Hogan , Executive
"Iran had the necessary will to end this conflict, provided that essential conditions are met."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"The more than month-long military campaign against Tehran was not over."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"Donald Trump is willing to cease hostilities even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The Islamic Republic is open to ending the war if certain conditions are met."
— Iran’s President , Politician
"the United States will be done attacking Iran probably in two to three weeks, and that the U.S. 'will not have anything to do with' what happens next in the Strait of Hormuz."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Art Hogan is the chief market strategist at B Riley Wealth.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
The President of Iran involved in regional conflicts.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
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Global markets surged as investors anticipated a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict, leading to significant gains in major stock indices and a decline in oil prices.
Asian stock markets experienced a significant rally, with the MSCI Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index rising 2.7%, driven by hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran conflict and strong economic data from South Korea and Japan.
U.S. stocks surged, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 2.5% to 46,341.51, following remarks from Iran's president expressing a willingness to end the conflict, boosting investor sentiment.
U.S. stocks rebounded on reports that both Tehran and Washington may be looking to exit the month-long conflict, with the S&P 500 jumping 2.9% for its largest gain since May.
Asian shares rose sharply after U.S. stocks soared, with South Korea’s Kospi surging 5.2% and Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rising 3.5%, driven by renewed optimism that the Iran war could soon end.
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