Global Markets Rally as the US and Iran Agree on a Two-week Ceasefire to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Global equity markets and US stock futures surged after the US and Iran reached an agreement on a two-week ceasefire involving the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping route.Crude oil prices plummeted by sixteen percent as the deal halted attacks on Iranian infrastructure while boosting travel and banking stocks.Investors shifted focus to upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes and potential interest rate cuts following the sudden decline in energy costs.
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