Relief in financial markets after Iran ceasefire – but it is far from absolute | Richard Partington

The Guardian · April 8, 2026 War

Situation still volatile as Tehran and Washington issue conflicting messages about opening of Hormuz channel A plunge in the oil price, stock market rally and renewed hopes for the global economic outlook. After the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, the relief in financial markets was palpable. But it is far from absolute.

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