U.S. financial markets erupted Wednesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary pause on military strikes against Iran. Investors cheered the move, which dramatically reduced fears of a broader Middle East war and sent oil prices tumbling after weeks of global market turbulence.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average skyrocketed 1,384 points, a 2.9% leap, while the S&P 500 gained 2.6%. Tech-heavy Nasdaq led the pack with a 3.3% jump, signaling a surge of investor confidence back into equities.
Oil markets reacted sharply to the news. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude plunged more than 17% to $93.42 per barrel, while Brent crude tumbled over 16% to $91.65 a barrel. This sudden collapse in energy prices reflects relief that the conflict may not escalate further, easing fears of a global supply shock.
“I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “We received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate.”
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