U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Fuels Market Rally; Oil Falls Below $100

A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has led to a relief rally across markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rising by 967 points, or 2.1%. Asian stock indexes surged, including South Korea's Kospi up over 5% and Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 4%. Oil prices dropped below $100, while gold prices also saw an increase, with spot gold rising 2.2% to $4,803.83 per ounce. This dynamic reflects investor sentiment balancing risk-taking with continued hedging strategies amid macroeconomic uncertainties.