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Events / Geopolitical / Donald Trump's Iran War Update
International geopolitical conflict

Donald Trump's Iran War Update

Analysis based on 23 articles · First reported Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 02, 2026

Sentiment
-40
Attention
8
Articles
23
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

Donald Trump's speech, lacking a clear end date for the Iran conflict or a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, has caused significant market uncertainty. Oil prices (Brent Crude, West Texas Intermediate) surged due to supply disruption fears, while global stock markets (Nikkei 225, KOSPI, Hang Seng Index, S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, FTSE 100 Index, CAC 40, DAX) fell, and safe-haven assets like Gold and Silver declined, indicating investor disappointment and increased risk aversion.

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Event Summary

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a national address regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating that the United States would continue to hit Iran 'very hard' and 'extremely hard' over the next two to three weeks, aiming to 'finish the job' as 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion'. However, Donald Trump did not provide concrete details on the war's end or a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and gas transport. This lack of clarity led to significant market volatility, with oil prices (Brent Crude, West Texas Intermediate) soaring, while global stock markets (Nikkei 225, KOSPI, Hang Seng Index, S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, FTSE 100 Index, CAC 40, DAX) experienced declines. Gold and Silver prices also fell, reflecting investor disappointment and increased uncertainty.

Entities Involved
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Taiwan Stock Exchange
Taiwan's Taiex traded lower, indicating a negative reaction to the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Electus Financial
Mike Houlahan, an employee of Electus Financial, commented on Donald Trump's speech, emphasizing the extended resolution timeframe for the conflict and potential pressure on fuel supply chains.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Daiwa Asset Management
Kazunori Tatebe, an employee of Daiwa Asset Management, noted the lack of clarity in Donald Trump's speech regarding the war's end or the Strait of Hormuz opening, maintaining market uncertainties.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Pictet Asset Management
Jon Withaar, an employee of Pictet Asset Management, expressed that Donald Trump's speech provided no additional certainty on the war's timeline, leading to a defensive market stance.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Pinpoint Asset Management
Zhiwei Zhang, an employee of Pinpoint Asset Management, concluded that Donald Trump's speech indicated continued intensive bombing for at least 2-3 weeks, causing oil prices to rebound and equity markets to decline.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Saxo Bank
Danny Khoo, an employee of Saxo Bank, offered an analyst's perspective on Donald Trump's speech, highlighting increased escalation risks and renewed selling pressure in equities.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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StoneX Group Inc.
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S&P/ASX 200
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FTSE 100 Index
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DAX
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CAC 40
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Japan — Japanese yen
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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SK Group
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Petroleum
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Nikkei 225
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Relationships
Taiwan Stock Exchange related ↔ S&P/ASX 200
Taiwan Stock Exchange related ↔ FTSE 100 Index
Taiwan Stock Exchange related ↔ DAX
S&P/ASX 200 peer indices ↔ FTSE 100 Index The S&P/ASX 200 operates independently of the FTSE 100 Index, with both serving as major regional equity market benchmar
S&P/ASX 200 peer index ↔ DAX The S&P/ASX 200 serves as the primary stock market index for Australia and functions independently of the DAX, Germany's
FTSE 100 Index peer indices ↔ DAX The FTSE 100 is a major UK stock market index that acts as a horizontal peer to Germany's DAX, with both serving as key
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