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US stock markets experienced a dramatic two-day whipsaw. On April 8, markets surged on ceasefire optimism. By April 9, those gains were unwinding as Iran accused the US of violations and oil prices bounced back above $100.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,325 points (+2.9%), the S&P 500 climbed 2.5%, and the Nasdaq rose 2.8%. Ceasefire optimism drove a broad-based rally, with technology and consumer discretionary stocks leading the charge while energy names initially pulled back.
Iran's accusations of US ceasefire violations, Israel's strikes on Lebanon, and oil prices surging back above $100 triggered a sharp reversal. Investors moved to risk-off positioning, rotating into defensive stocks, treasuries, and gold.
President Trump announced 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper, plus 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products. He also threatened 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran. These aggressive trade measures added further uncertainty to already jittery markets.
European and Asian markets also experienced volatile sessions. Gold and the US dollar index rose as safe-haven assets. Analysts forecast continued short-term volatility as markets digest the rapidly evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East and new trade barriers.
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