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3 Things The Iran Ceasefire Reveals About Stock Market

  • On Wednesday, global stock markets surged as a two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran eased energy crisis fears, following President Donald Trump's agreement to suspend hostilities after talks with Pakistan.
  • Trump described the agreement as a "double-sided ceasefire," noting he received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks "via co-ordination with Iran's armed forces."
  • Brent crude crashed to $95, turning the market bullish, while the UAE's DFM General Index jumped 6.17% as Emaar Properties rose 11.5% and Emirates NBD gained 12.4%.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the pause but excluded Lebanon, where Israeli forces are fighting Hezbollah, as negotiations move to Islamabad to seek a permanent diplomatic solution.
  • The volatility index India VIX fell by more than 19%, reflecting easing tensions, while the RBI maintained the repo rate at 5.25% in its latest MPC meeting, supporting broader economic stability.
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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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