Investors liked the peace but they love war even more, asset markets are saying today
Briefly

Following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, global markets saw a positive shift, with oil prices stabilizing and investor confidence growing despite renewed missile launches by Iran. This response suggests a broader belief that the risk of escalation into a more significant conflict is low, and the focus has returned to economic fundamentals, including potential U.S. interest rate cuts. Major indexes in both Asia and Europe experienced gains, illustrating market resilience and a perception that Iran's capacity for aggressive action is limited.
Despite missile attacks, Israel's ceasefire agreement sparked a market rally, indicating investors' belief in limited conflict escalation and stability in oil supplies.
Markets remained unbothered by renewed hostilities, with Brent Crude stable at $68, revealing shifted investor focus towards fundamentals and potential U.S. interest rate cuts.
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