Stocks Rally as Trump Announces Ceasefire in Israel-Iran War

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Investors took heart after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war, despite uncertainty over its prospects, with stocks surging in early trading. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.8% and 0.6%, respectively, as oil prices fell further. The ceasefire was announced after Iran launched limited missile attacks on a US military base in Qatar, in retaliation for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.

Key Takeaways:

  • The S&P 500 gained 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% in early trading, as investors reacted to the ceasefire announcement.
  • Oil prices fell further, with US benchmark crude falling 7.2% and Brent crude shedding 2.4%.
  • The US dollar fell to 145.44 Japanese yen from 146.15 yen late Monday.
  • The euro rose to $1.1604 from $1.1578.
  • Tesla's stock jumped 8.2%, making it the single strongest force pushing the S&P 500 higher.
  • The Federal Reserve has been hesitant to cut interest rates due to concerns over inflation and the impact of tariffs.
  • Novo Nordisk's stock fell 5.5% after announcing it would no longer work with Hims & Hers Health to sell its Wegovy obesity drug.

Statistics:

  • The S&P 500 gained 0.8% in early trading.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% in early trading.
  • US benchmark crude fell 7.2%.
  • Brent crude dropped 2.4%.
  • The US dollar fell to 145.44 Japanese yen.
  • The euro rose to $1.1604.
  • Tesla's stock jumped 8.2%.
  • Novo Nordisk's stock fell 5.5%.

Sources:

  • Stephen Innes, spokesperson for SPI Asset Management, said "The Middle East may still be smoldering, but as far as markets are concerned, the fire alarm has been shut off."
  • Elaine Kurtenbach, Bloomberg.
  • Associated Press.
  • Bloomberg.
  • UKTN.