Markets rally on de-escalation hopes; oil plunges 7-8%, lifting cyclicals while energy stocks lag
Donald Trump
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Futures & Commodities
Oil Prices Plunge 6% as Trump Orders 5-Day Halt on Strikes Against Iran Energy Targets
Brent drops to $105, WTI to $92 amid de-escalation hopes; Goldman hikes forecasts to $110+ if Hormuz remains choked
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MARKETSWorld Markets
European Stocks Surge 1.2% as Trump Signals 5-Day Pause in Iran Strikes, Sparking De-Escalation Hopes
Stoxx 600 reverses early losses; travel & leisure lead gains while oil whipsaws and gold eases
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POLITICS
Trump Announces 5-Day Pause in Strikes on Iran’s Power Plants After “Very Good and Productive” Talks
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnUS-Iran discussions yield breakthrough; military action deferred as negotiations continue this week
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POLITICS
Iran Sets Conditions for Peace in Call with Modi: Immediate US-Israel Ceasefire, No Recurrence Guarantees
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnTehran proposes regional security framework excluding foreign powers; rejects nuclear-weapons claims amid ongoing war
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BUSINESSReviews
No Quick Naval Fix for Hormuz: Why U.S. Navy Faces Months-Long Battle to Secure Oil Flows
Experts warn degrading Iran’s asymmetric threats could take weeks or months—driving oil toward historic disruption levels
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POLITICS
Trump Signals Imminent Wind-Down of Iran War as U.S. Objectives Near Completion
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnU.S President outlines five key goals met or nearly met; shifts Hormuz security burden to regional allies and users
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POLITICS
Trump Endorses Jeff Hurd in Colorado 3rd District, Pulls Navy Veteran Hope Scheppelman from Congressional Race
Former Navy officer and MAGA supporter to join Trump administration instead; president urges full GOP unity against “Radical Left” Democrats
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POLITICS
Trump: U.S. Could Exit Iran ‘Right Now’ but Staying Longer Prevents Rebuild
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnU.S President signals strategic patience amid troop buildup; contrasts with Netanyahu’s call for ground role
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60-day waiver aims to stabilize fuel supply as Middle East conflict sends crude prices surging.