Trump's Ceasefire Hint Triggers 11% Oil Crash and Global Stock Rally

President Donald Trump sparked a massive market reversal after suggesting a five-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Iran via a post on Truth Social. The news sent oil prices plummeting by 11%, as the immediate threat of energy supply disruptions that characterized the last 10 days began to fade. Major equity indexes surged over 1%, defying earlier expectations of a 'Red Monday' and significant market volatility. This potential de-escalation marks a significant pivot in the geopolitical landscape, significantly boosting investor risk appetite. Market participants reacted positively to the news, with the SPY ETF gaining ground as inflationary pressures from high oil prices eased. Analysts are now closely monitoring official responses from Tehran to confirm the validity of the proposed temporary truce and its impact on WTI and BRENT benchmarks.

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