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Markets Rally on Iran De-escalation and SpaceX IPO Success

Crude oil prices tumbled more than 5% on Monday as Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement to de-escalate regional hostilities. The breakthrough, which signals a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a broad rally in U.S. stock futures and shifted investor sentiment away from inflation-sensitive assets.

Markets Rally on Iran De-escalation and SpaceX IPO Success

The cooling geopolitical tensions provided immediate relief to the broader market, as lower energy costs eased concerns regarding inflation and Federal Reserve policy. While the framework stops short of addressing Iran’s nuclear program, the market reaction favored sectors hit hardest by previous volatility. Airlines and cruise lines saw gains, while major energy producers like Exxon Mobil and Chevron faced downward pressure as oil prices retreated.

Simultaneously, the public market debut of SpaceX injected fresh momentum into the trading session. The company’s valuation surpassed $2 trillion, a performance that helped stabilize investor confidence following a period of instability for AI-linked stocks. This combination of geopolitical easing and a high-profile IPO has created a fragile but palpable optimism, though traders remain focused on upcoming Federal Reserve signals and the durability of the current diplomatic thaw.

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