Bullish for the S&P 500
Trump Iran Strike Delay Rally
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Little coverage in S&P 500 in the 7 days to 21 October.
Judged on the 7-day share of S&P 500 coverage to 21 October
Updated 21 October 2026
The bullish argument: President Trump's postponement of strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure is boosting stock prices.
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Barchart · Published 11 Jun 2026
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher on Middle East Peace Hopes
In coverage record: 12 Jun 2026
“Stock indexes settled sharply higher on Thursday, after geopolitical risks eased when President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran and signaled that a peace deal to end the war was imminent.”
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CNA · Published 11 Jun 2026
US stocks rally, oil prices fall as Trump calls off fresh Iran strikes
In coverage record: 12 Jun 2026
“Those statements were enough to push oil prices more than two percent lower while major US indices rallied, with the broad-based S&P 500 ending up 1.8 per cent.”
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Barchart · Published 6 Apr 2026
Stocks Climb on the Push for a Ceasefire in Iran
In coverage record: 6 Apr 2026
“Stock indexes are climbing, and crude oil prices are falling today amid reports of efforts to secure a potential ceasefire in the war in Iran.”
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Barchart · Published 23 Mar 2026
Stocks Rally as President Trump Eases Iran Threats
In coverage record: 23 Mar 2026
“Stocks are sharply higher today as crude oil prices plunged more than -10% after President Trump said strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants would be postponed for five days following the start of talks with Iran to end the war.”
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MarketScreener · Published 23 Mar 2026
US stocks jump after Trump delays strikes on Iran's power plants
In coverage record: 23 Mar 2026
“U.S. stocks staged a sharp recovery on Monday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all gaining more than one percent.”
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