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[Flash] Rubio Says Solid Iran Deal May Come Monday, Oil Extends Losses US Secretary of State Rubio said a ‘solid’ peace deal with Iran could be reached as early as Monday, BBC reported. This follows President Trump’s earlier instruction to negotiators ’not to rush’ into an agreement, which had cooled market optimism. Oil prices extended their slide, falling approximately five percent. Asian equities rose broadly as investors bet on a meaningful reduction in Middle East geopolitical risk premium. Hardline Republicans, however, continue to question the terms of the proposed deal. ...

Companies Making Billions From the Iran Conflict As tensions between the US and Iran escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, a range of companies are reaping massive profits from the geopolitical crisis. Energy firms, defense contractors, and shipping-related businesses have all seen surging share prices and profits. The spike in crude oil prices has directly boosted the earnings of oil majors. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil passes, sees its security situation trigger violent reactions in international oil markets with every fluctuation. Major oil producers benefit from the risk premium driven by supply concerns. ...

US forces launched self-defense strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says ceasefire holds while Iran alleges violations.

Shell Reports Nearly $7 Billion Profit as Iran War Drives Oil Prices Higher Shell has reported quarterly profits approaching $7 billion, emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the oil price surge triggered by the Iran conflict. According to The New York Times, Shell’s profits significantly exceeded market expectations, driven primarily by sustained high crude prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Speaking on the earnings call, Shell’s CEO stated that the oil market is currently in a supply deficit with no quick path to rebalancing. ...

Dow Surges 500 Points on Iran Deal Optimism and AMD Earnings Beat US stocks rallied sharply on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 500 points, CNBC reported. The market surge was driven by falling oil prices following reports of an Iran ceasefire deal and strong AMD earnings that lifted the technology sector. International oil prices dropped significantly after news of a potential Iran ceasefire emerged. Military tensions in the region over the preceding days had pushed oil prices higher, increasing energy costs for American consumers. The ceasefire news led markets to reassess geopolitical risk premiums. ...

Markets Rally as Iran Conflict Nears End Global financial markets swung dramatically on Tuesday as news of a potential Iran peace deal sent oil prices tumbling over six percent while major stock indices surged to new highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hit record closes, with the Nasdaq crossing the 25,000 milestone for the first time. The rally followed reports that Iran had submitted a 14-point peace proposal and that the Trump administration declared the conflict terminated. ...

US gasoline prices have risen 50% compared to pre-war levels, as ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions keep energy prices elevated.

US military sinks seven Iranian small boats while Iran launches new attacks on the UAE and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sending global stocks lower and oil prices higher as ceasefire hopes fade.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 557 points at 48,941, while Brent crude surged past $114 per barrel as the US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz rattled global markets.

Oil prices pulled back Tuesday after Brent crude surged nearly 6% the previous day, as traders weigh escalating Iran tensions against ceasefire prospects.