Stocks Rally on Iran Peace Hopes

Market Snapshot

Asset	Level	Change
S&P 500	6,886.24	+1.02%
Nasdaq 100	25,383.72	+1.06%
Dow Jones	48,218.25	+0.63%
Russell 2000	2,670.49	+1.52%
USD/JPY	158.82	-0.54%
EUR/USD	1.18	+1.06%
GBP/USD	1.36	+1.23%
Gold	4,791.60	+1.04%
WTI Crude	97.31	-1.79%
Bitcoin	74,423.45	-0.08%
US 2Y Treasury	3.81%	+0.79%
US 10Y Treasury	4.31%	+0.47%

Prior Economic Events

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Today's Economic Events

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US equities surged over 1% as investors bet on de-escalation in Iran conflict, erasing war-related losses.
Treasury yields rose modestly amid risk-on sentiment, while oil dipped on tanker rerouting reports.
Fed officials signal caution on rates, with Treasury Secretary Bessent advocating a wait-and-see approach.

Yesterday's Recap

US markets saw broad gains with the S&P 500 climbing 1.02% to 6,886.24, driven by optimism over potential US-Iran peace proposals that could ease energy disruptions. The Nasdaq 100 advanced 1.06% to 25,383.72, buoyed by tech sector strength, while the Dow Jones rose 0.63% to 48,218.25 and Russell 2000 jumped 1.52% to 2,670.49, reflecting small-cap outperformance. Treasury yields edged higher, with the 2-year up 0.79% to 3.81% and 10-year up 0.47% to 4.31%, as safe-haven demand waned.

Currency moves favored a weaker dollar, with EUR/USD up 1.06% to 1.18 and GBP/USD up 1.23% to 1.36, while USD/JPY fell 0.54% to 158.82. Gold rose 1.04% to 4,791.60 amid lingering geopolitical risks, but WTI crude dropped 1.79% to 97.31 on reports of tankers avoiding the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin held steady, dipping just 0.08% to 74,423.45, tracking equity resilience.

No major US data releases occurred, allowing markets to focus on global news flow.

The Day Ahead

With no scheduled US economic releases tomorrow, attention turns to ongoing geopolitical developments, particularly any updates on US-Iran negotiations that could influence energy markets and risk appetite. Markets may digest corporate earnings as the season ramps up, with potential volatility from airline merger talks involving United and American. Treasury auctions or ad-hoc Fed comments could emerge, especially following recent Powell-Trump discussions on economic policy.

Broader sentiment might hinge on oil price movements amid the impending US blockade on Hormuz. Investors should monitor currency pairs for shifts in dollar strength tied to global reserve trends. Overall, a quiet calendar could amplify reactions to news headlines.

Other Economic Notes

Broader US economic themes highlight persistent inflation pressures, with verified CPI YoY at 2.31% signaling moderation but sticky services components amid wage growth. Unemployment stands at 4.30%, supporting a resilient labor market that tempers recession fears yet complicates Fed easing paths. Tariff impacts from recent policies are confirmed by Fed research to have driven excess inflation in 2025, underscoring trade's role in price dynamics.

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Global Macro News

The Iran conflict continues to roil global markets, with UN warnings of 32 million potentially plunged into poverty due to rising energy and food costs from disrupted supplies. Oil tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade, contributing to WTI's decline but heightening fears of sustained high prices if tensions escalate. EU leaders, including Von der Leyen, urge coordination on energy prices to mitigate fallout, which could indirectly support US exports.

In currency reserves, central banks are dumping Canadian dollars at a record pace per IMF data, boosting relative USD appeal despite recent weakness. Nigeria reports 3.38 million IDPs across 14 states, adding to humanitarian strains that may influence global aid flows and commodity demands. Bangladesh shifts corn imports to Brazil and US from India, potentially benefiting American farmers amid trade realignments.

Airline merger pitches, like United's to Trump on American Airlines, signal consolidation trends that could affect US transport sectors. Overall, these dynamics reinforce US markets' sensitivity to geopolitical risks and energy volatility.

Fed Watch

Recent Federal Reserve communications emphasize caution amid the Iran conflict, with Chair Powell meeting President Trump to discuss the economy, highlighting data-dependent policy amid external shocks. Treasury Secretary Bessent urged the Fed to maintain interest rates and adopt a wait-and-see stance before any cuts, aligning with forward guidance focused on observing conflict developments. The current Fed Funds Rate holds at 3.64%, reflecting the committee's decision to hold steady without rushing easing, as persistent inflation risks from tariffs and geopolitics loom.

Fed research confirms Trump-era tariffs drove dollar-for-dollar excess inflation in 2025, informing quantitative tightening discussions by underscoring trade's inflationary impact. Dot plot projections likely remain unchanged, implying limited cuts through year-end unless data softens markedly. No recent FOMC vote splits were detailed, but the committee voted to hold, supporting market expectations of ~50-75 bps easing by 2027 if tensions ease.

US Macro Daily(Beta Mode)