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Ceasefire Rally - Reality Check? | S3 E136 | 04-08-26
Markets surged on April 8 as investors reacted to news of a temporary two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices plunged, yields moved lower, and inflation expectations eased — fueling a powerful relief rally in equities.
In this episode of Markets with Megan, Megan Horneman explains what’s really driving the move and why caution is still warranted. While the market is celebrating a pause in tensions, the details of the ceasefire remain unclear, the Strait of Hormuz situation is still highly fluid, and broader geopolitical risks have not disappeared.
Megan breaks down:
Why crude…
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