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Oil prices plunged over 10% after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement eased fears of severe supply disruptions, as Iran confirmed it would allow safe passage for oil shipments during the ceasefire.
The move came just before a military deadline, reducing immediate geopolitical risk after weeks of escalating tensions that had driven oil prices significantly higher.
This ceasefire triggered a strong relief rally, with global stocks and crypto rising sharply while oil prices plunged below $100. Despite the risk-on move, investors continued to buy gold and U.S. Treasurys, signaling ongoing caution and hedging against uncertainty. Overall, markets are optimistic but not fully convinced, as underlying concerns about inflation, growth, and geopolitical risks remain unresolved.
U.S. stock futures surged sharply, with the Dow up over 1,000 points. Nasdaq jumped more than 3% to 25,000, and the S&P 500 gained 2.5% to 6,790.
Gold extended its rebound toward $4,800, gaining around 2%, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar following the ceasefire announcement. The truce reduced oil prices and eased inflation concerns, lowering expectations of Fed rate hikes and pushing yields and the dollar lower, which benefited gold. However, limited follow-through buying suggests caution, as the rally may lack strong momentum despite supportive conditions.
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