Geopolitics6 May 2026
Oil prices plunge, stocks rally after U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement
via NPR
Crude oil tumbled and equity indices surged following a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, ending a supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 recovered all losses from the conflict. Traders should watch for volatility if negotiations collapse, potentially re-spiking oil and pressuring risk assets.
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