Markets Jump on Iran Deal, But It's Relief, Not Hope

Markets Jump on Iran Deal, But It's Relief, Not Hope

Stock and oil prices spiked on Trump's June 15 Iran ceasefire announcement. Why? A war there could block the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil flows. No conflict means no oil shock. But the rally mainly reflects worry lifting, not new reasons to grow. Whether it sticks depends on if the deal actually holds.

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