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A peace deal between the US and Iran took effect, leading to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent market reactions.

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Strait of Hormuz, United States

Who
US, Iran, US Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, Bank of England
What
A peace deal between the US and Iran took effect, leading to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent market reactions.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:02:07 GMT · 12h 36m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz, United States ·
Why
The deal is expected to ease inflation risks by allowing oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, which had been blockaded.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Wall Street stocks climbed, with the S&P 500 rising 1.1%, and Treasury yields fell. The Bank of England held rates, noting the drop in oil prices.

Story chain

7 events in this thread
  1. Markets8h 30m ago
    US forces removed the naval blockade on Iran, paving the way to open the Strait of Hormuz, as part of a peace agreement aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.
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  2. Markets8h 52m ago
    Oil prices fell after oil tankers began moving through the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of the US-Iran interim peace deal, signaling increased supply.
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  3. Currently Reading12h 36m ago
    A peace deal between the US and Iran took effect, leading to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent market reactions.
  4. Markets12h 36m ago
    Wall Street stocks and bonds rose after an interim peace deal between the US and Iran took effect, leading to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and easing inflation concerns.
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  5. Markets13h 4m ago
    US forces formally lifted their blockade of Iranian ports, in accordance with the President’s direction, as part of an emerging US-Iran peace deal.
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  6. Markets13h 36m ago
    U.S. stocks rallied and crude prices dropped as supertankers sailed through the reopened Strait of Hormuz hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a peace deal with Iran.
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  7. Markets14h 38m ago
    US markets, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, recovered mid-week losses on Thursday, June 18, led by chip stocks following the formal signing of a peace deal between the US and Iran, while Accenture stock fell 18%.
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