Trump Calls for Peace Following Iran’s Symbolic Retaliation; Markets Respond Positively
President TRUMP declared "CONGRATULATIONS WORLD, IT’S TIME FOR PEACE!" on Truth Social after Iran's missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar. The retaliation, described as "very weak," was reportedly preceded by advance notice to Qatar, suggesting a calculated de-escalation. No casualties were reported.
Financial markets interpreted the event as a reduction in geopolitical risk, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.96% and the Nasdaq 100 also closing higher. Trump emphasized Iran's apparent willingness to negotiate, stating they'd "gotten it all out of their system." The measured response aligns with growing institutional confidence in risk assets during periods of stabilized macro tensions.