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POET Technologies surged 31% Tuesday as semiconductor stocks rallied on easing geopolitical tensions, declining oil prices, and U.S.-led supply-chain initiatives.

S&P 500 rose 0.66% Tuesday as US-Iran tensions ease and Trump signals conflict containment within weeks. Oil prices retreat but remain elevated.

Iran's attacks on Strait of Hormuz ships disrupt 10-15M barrels daily, pushing oil above $90. Energy stocks Chevron and ConocoPhillips positioned to benefit from sustained high prices.

Brent crude dipped below $100 amid peace hopes, but fragile ceasefires and supply constraints likely keep oil prices elevated for months, benefiting major oil producers.

Prediction markets assign only 23% probability to Iran allowing unrestricted Hormuz shipping in April, with just 18% odds of US-Iran peace deal by late April.

Economists warn Iran conflict inflation will persist beyond ceasefire as U.S. inflation hits 3.3%, with IMF raising 2026 outlook to 3.2% from 2.5%.

Major indexes rally on ceasefire news: Nasdaq 100 up 5.9%, S&P 500 +4.4%. Oil falls 10% despite shipping at only 23% capacity.

Strait of Hormuz reopens following Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, sparking 10%+ oil price drop. U.S. Navy blockade on Iran persists; ceasefire expires within one week, creating renewed uncertainty.

$NCLH surges 8% as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, driving oil prices down 11-12% and easing cruise operators' fuel costs.

Royal Caribbean surged 10% as Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, triggering 12% WTI crude decline and reducing cruise operators' fuel costs significantly.

Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopens during Lebanon ceasefire, erasing oil supply risks. WTI crude falls 13%, Brent 12%, triggering Chevron's 7% stock decline.

S&P 500 hits all-time high as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, crude oil plunges 11%. Rally faces headwinds from labor weakness and inflation concerns.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels during ceasefire, sending crude down 14% to $81/barrel while airlines and cruise stocks surge on lower fuel costs.

Ten large-cap tech and semiconductor stocks surged over 40% in 12 trading days following ceasefire talks, signaling renewed confidence in AI infrastructure demand and memory chip growth.

S&P 500 hits record 7,041.28 on Middle East peace optimism; futures up Friday as traders bet on higher open.

U.S. equities reached all-time highs Thursday as ceasefire news boosted sentiment. Oil surged on Iran tensions while tech stocks rallied.

European stocks surge 3.9% following ceasefire announcements, yet underlying risks persist as energy prices remain elevated and geopolitical tensions unresolved.

Stock markets surge on Iran ceasefire hopes, but elevated crude prices and infrastructure damage suggest energy costs may remain structurally higher, potentially pressuring future valuations.

Tentative US-Iran ceasefire triggers $1.1B emerging market inflows, lifting MSCI EM 7.4% weekly. Brazil surges on oil exposure; India faces $500M+ outflows.

South Korea's $EWY ETF surged 37% YTD and 154% over one year as Middle East ceasefire eased tensions, lowering oil prices and boosting semiconductor and export-driven sectors.