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Events / Geopolitical / US-Iran Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz Reopens
International ceasefire agreement

US-Iran Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Analysis based on 26 articles · First reported Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 08, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
8
Articles
26
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, led to a significant plunge in oil prices by over 17 percent, easing costs at the pump for consumers and reducing political pressure on Donald Trump. Stock prices also soared in early trade in Asia, reflecting increased market confidence due to de-escalation of geopolitical tensions.

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Event Summary

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, narrowly avoiding a deadline set by President Donald Trump to obliterate Iran. This agreement includes the temporary reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had sealed off in retaliation for a month-long conflict involving blistering attacks by the United States and Israel. Both the United States and Iran claimed victory, with Donald Trump calling it a 'total and complete victory' for the United States, while Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated it achieved a 'great victory'. Pakistan played a key mediating role in facilitating the truce and upcoming talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled to begin in Pakistan. The ceasefire led to a sharp drop in oil prices and a surge in stock prices, reflecting a positive market reaction to the de-escalation of tensions. However, Israel, a key ally of the United States, stated that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, where it is engaged in conflict with Iranian-backed Hezbollah.

Entities Involved
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Dow Jones Industrial Average
Dow futures rose 2%, although the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly during regular trading before the full ceasefire announcement, it showed a positive trend after the news.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Nikkei 225
Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 70.0
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KOSPI
South Korea's KOSPI jumped by nearly 5.5-6% following the ceasefire agreement, indicating a positive market response in the region.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical
Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical, an Asian refiner, made inquiries for very large crude carriers, suggesting a readiness to resume crude loadings.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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China National Offshore Oil Corporation
China National Offshore Oil Corporation, an Asian refiner, made inquiries for very large crude carriers, indicating its interest in securing crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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S&P/ASX 200
The ASX 200 in Australia gained 2.5-2.7%, reflecting a positive market sentiment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 70.0
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FTSE 100 Index
London's FTSE 100 share index jumped by 2.53% in opening trade, reflecting positive market sentiment in Europe following the ceasefire.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 70.0
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DAX
Germany's DAX rose by nearly 5%, showing a significant positive response in the European market.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Glencore
Glencore made inquiries for very large crude carriers, indicating its interest in resuming oil trading and shipping activities through the Strait of Hormuz.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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CAC 40
France's CAC 40 gained 4%, indicating a strong positive reaction in the European market.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Hang Seng Index
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was up by 2.8%, showing a positive reaction in the Asian market.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company made inquiries for very large crude carriers, suggesting a potential increase in crude oil exports from the Middle East.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Fertmax FZCO
Fertmax FZCO's global head of research, Daejin Lee, provided expert analysis on the challenges and timeline for clearing the shipping backlog in the Strait of Hormuz.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Ali Bahreini
Ali Bahreini, the Iranian ambassador to the UN in Geneva, stated that Iran would approach peace talks with the United States with caution due to a trust gap, and that the war would affect the future legal regime of the Strait of Hormuz.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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MOL (company)
MOL confirmed that a Japanese ship carrying natural gas made it out of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating continued, albeit reduced, shipping operations.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Relationships
Dow Jones Industrial Average peer index ↔ Nikkei 225 The Dow Jones Industrial Average operates as a primary US market benchmark alongside Japan's Nikkei 225, with both servi
Dow Jones Industrial Average peers ↔ KOSPI The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the KOSPI are independent stock market indices tracking the United States and South
Dow Jones Industrial Average peer index ↔ S&P/ASX 200 The Dow Jones Industrial Average serves as a peer global stock market index to the S&P/ASX 200, with both benchmarks mai
Dow Jones Industrial Average peer index ↔ FTSE 100 Index The Dow Jones Industrial Average serves as a primary benchmark for US equities, acting as a global peer to the UK's FTSE
Dow Jones Industrial Average related ↔ DAX
Dow Jones Industrial Average related ↔ CAC 40
Nikkei 225 peer index ↔ KOSPI The Nikkei 225 serves as a regional peer to the KOSPI, as both function as the leading stock market indicators for Japan
Nikkei 225 peer indices ↔ S&P/ASX 200 The Nikkei 225 operates as a regional peer to the S&P/ASX 200, with both serving as major Asia-Pacific benchmark stock i
Nikkei 225 peer indices ↔ FTSE 100 Index The Nikkei 225 operates as a peer to the FTSE 100 Index, with both serving as major benchmark stock market indices for t
Nikkei 225 peers ↔ DAX The Nikkei 225 has no direct structural or commercial relationship with the DAX, as both function as independent global
Nikkei 225 peer index ↔ CAC 40 The Nikkei 225 and the CAC 40 operate as distinct benchmark indices for the Japanese and French stock markets, sharing n
KOSPI peer ↔ S&P/ASX 200 The KOSPI and the S&P/ASX 200 are both major Asia-Pacific stock market indices that operate independently.
KOSPI related ↔ FTSE 100 Index
KOSPI related ↔ DAX
KOSPI related ↔ CAC 40
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