Stock Markets Surge as Trump Announces Pause in Iran Conflict

Stock markets, including the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, soared on news that President Donald Trump was de-escalating the intensity of the ongoing Iran conflict. “Based on the tenor and tone of these in depth, detailed, and constructive conversations, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions,” Trump said (via CNBC).