Tentative Deal on Ending the Iran War Sends Stocks Soaring While Oil Prices Fall
The deal eased inflation worries as Brent crude fell 4.9% and the S&P 500 rose 1.5%, according to market data.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire deal with Iran, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate removal of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- Markets had been roiled by geopolitical risk since February, and the agreement provides relief to the global economy after nearly four months of conflict.
- The Nikkei 225 surged 4.5 percent and the Kospi jumped 5.7 percent on Monday, while international benchmark Brent crude fell $3.45 to $83.88 per barrel in early trading.
- Analyst Josh Gilbert cautioned that "the deal isn't actually signed until June 19th," with Pakistan stating the signing would be held in Switzerland.
- Broader negotiations on Iran's nuclear program are expected to continue over the next 60 days, while experts suggest oil flows must recover to around 60% of pre-war levels to restore a supply surplus.
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