WS #2681

The data dump reveals a critical geopolitical development with immediate market implications: President Trump's announcement of potential peace talks with Iran, which triggered a sharp reversal in oil prices and a stock market rally. This is corroborated by multiple sources including GDELT and Brazilian media, reporting that Trump hinted at a 15-point plan to end the war, leading to Brent crude falling over 10% and the Dow Jones surging over 600 points. However, Iran has denied these talks, introducing uncertainty. This follows the previous escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the market reaction indicates high sensitivity to geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, affecting oil supply expectations. Additionally, there is significant news in the technology sector with Apple's announcement of its WWDC 2026 event focused on AI advancements, which could impact tech stocks like AAPL and GOOGL. In Europe, the ECB's decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 2.0% due to inflation risks from the Iran conflict may influence EUR and European bond markets. Broader market sentiment shifted from risk-off to cautiously optimistic due to Trump's comments, with U.S. indices closing higher.