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China’s Q1 2026 GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations but Late-Quarter Momentum Softens

China’s Q1 2026 GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations but Late-Quarter Momentum Softens

Q1 GDP Performance and Policy Context Official data released on...

Asian equities climb as Nikkei 225 hits record high on U.S.-Iran deal hopes

Asian equities climb as Nikkei 225 hits record high on U.S.-Iran deal hopes

Nikkei 225 sets record amid regional equity gains Japan’s Nikkei...

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Global Markets Surge as U.S. and Iran Agree Two-Week Ceasefire

Global Markets Surge as U.S. and Iran Agree Two-Week Ceasefire

Equity and Volatility Moves Dow Jones futures soared more than 1,300 points as traders rushed to buy stocks following the ceasefire announcement. S&P 500 futures advanced more than 2.5%, while Nasdaq futures climbed over 3%. Small-cap equities also participated in...
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Markets Rally as U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Drives Sharp Moves in Oil, Futures, and Volatility

Markets Rally as U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Drives Sharp Moves in Oil, Futures, and Volatility

Ceasefire Announcement and Geopolitical Context President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, under which Iran promised safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Hegseth described the outcome as a “decisive” victory over Iran as the ceasefire took...
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U.S. Stock Futures Surge as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Eases Oil Supply Fears

U.S. Stock Futures Surge as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Eases Oil Supply Fears

Ceasefire Agreement Triggers Global Market Repricing By 03:19 ET (07:19 GMT), Dow futures had risen by 1,076 points, or 2.3%, S&P 500 futures were up 168 points, or 2.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had climbed 799 points, or 3.3%. This...
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U.S. Treasury Yields Drop as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Eases Energy Shock Fears

U.S. Treasury Yields Drop as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Eases Energy Shock Fears

Treasury Market Reacts to Ceasefire Agreement U.S. Treasury yields declined across the curve on Wednesday as markets responded to an Iran war ceasefire agreement that improved risk sentiment and reduced fears of sustained disruption in energy markets. The 10-year U.S....
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European stocks set for sharp gains after U.S.–Iran conditional ceasefire

European stocks set for sharp gains after U.S.–Iran conditional ceasefire

European indices seen opening significantly higher European equities are poised for substantial gains at the Wednesday open, according to data from IG. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is projected to rise 3%, while Germany’s DAX is expected to open 5%...
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