U.S. would only break Iranian ceasefire if there was ‘absolutely no alternative,’ says Deutsche Bank—this weekend was a warning shot
The U.S. military conducted strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, citing self-defense while maintaining a fragile ceasefire with Iran. Despite these actions, economists remain optimistic about the potential for peace negotiations in the region. Analysts suggest that the market is still pricing in de-escalation in the Middle East, despite occasional military actions.
- ▪The U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, claiming self-defense.
- ▪Iran's Revolutionary Guard vowed to respond decisively to any violation of the ceasefire.
- ▪Economists express optimism that an agreement can be reached to end the war, despite the fragile ceasefire.
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Good morning. On Fortune’s radar today: Markets aren’t batting an eye at Iran strikes The labor market’s problem might be work ethic Capex looks healthy through 2026 It pays to job hop—depending on your age No, we’re not in the 1970s, says ING THE MARKETS S&P 500 futures are up 0.7%. In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is down 0.28% in early trading and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 is up 0.76% before lunch. Asia: South Korea’s KOSPI is up 2.55%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 is down 0.25%. India’s Nifty 50 is down 0.49%. China’s CSI 300 is up 5.3%. Brent crude is at $98 a barrel this morning. Bitcoin is at $77,089. Surgical strikes A year ago, U.S. strikes against Iran would have had analysts running for the hills. In 2026, they’re barely raising an eyebrow. Recommended Video On Monday, the U.S.
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