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European Close
European and Swiss markets close in the red, unable to catch the U.S. rebound.
Market Open
U.S. indices open sharply lower on Middle East escalation fears.
Market Close
U.S. stocks finish off their lows; Gold and oil prices retreat from peaks.
Trump Statement
President Trump suggests the Iran conflict could end sooner than expected.
Wall Street staged a late-session recovery after President Trump signaled a potential rapid conclusion to the conflict with Iran, offsetting earlier geopolitical jitters. While European markets closed lower under the weight of high energy costs, a surging U.S. Dollar and shifting sentiment sent gold prices tumbling.
The U.S. dollar's dominant rally paused as investors weighed conflicting reports of potential diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East against strong domestic economic data. While the euro and sterling found temporary footing, the broader market remains braced for inflationary pressures stemming from energy supply volatility.