Reports that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to end the military campaign in Iran and have U.S. allies handle reopening the Strait of Hormuz triggered a rally in Canadian equities as markets reacted with 'cautious optimism'. The development lowers Middle East geopolitical risk and could reduce oil risk premia and volatility, supporting risk-on positioning particularly in energy-exposed and broad Canadian market sectors.
Reports that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to end the military campaign in Iran and have U.S. allies handle reopening the Strait of Hormuz triggered a rally in Canadian equities as markets reacted with 'cautious optimism'. The development lowers Middle East geopolitical risk and could reduce oil risk premia and volatility, supporting risk-on positioning particularly in energy-exposed and broad Canadian market sectors.
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