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Markets Rally as Trump Announces End to Major Conflict, Oil Plummets

Mar 09, 2026 22:24 UTC
AAPL, CL=F, ^VIX
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Global equity markets surged on Friday following former President Donald Trump's announcement that a prolonged international conflict would conclude within weeks. Crude oil prices plunged amid reduced fears of supply disruptions, while volatility measures declined sharply.

  • S&P 500 up 2.1%, Nasdaq Composite up 2.5% on geopolitical easing
  • Apple (AAPL) rose 3.2% amid supply chain reassurance
  • Brent crude fell 6.4% to $78.90; WTI down 6.8% to $75.60
  • VIX dropped 18% to 14.3, reflecting lower market volatility
  • Defense stocks declined: Lockheed Martin (-5.7%), Raytheon (-4.3%)
  • Emerging markets gained 1.8% on improved risk sentiment

Global stock indices posted strong gains after Donald Trump declared that an ongoing military conflict would end within the next 45 days, citing diplomatic breakthroughs and strategic withdrawals. The S&P 500 rose 2.1%, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 2.5%, led by technology stocks including Apple Inc. (AAPL), which advanced 3.2% on expectations of reduced geopolitical risk to supply chains and consumer demand. The VIX index, a gauge of market volatility, dropped 18% to 14.3, signaling a significant reduction in investor anxiety. Crude oil futures, however, reversed recent gains, with Brent crude falling 6.4% to $78.90 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropping 6.8% to $75.60. The decline followed Trump’s assertion that military operations affecting key oil-producing regions would cease, eliminating concerns over potential pipeline sabotage and export interruptions. The energy sector saw broad losses: ExxonMobil and Chevron both declined over 4%, while oil service companies reported sharp pullbacks in contract forecasts. The defense sector, which had benefited from sustained military spending and escalation fears, reversed course. Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies dropped 5.7% and 4.3%, respectively, as investors reassessed defense budgets in a de-escalating global environment. Meanwhile, emerging market equities rose 1.8% on improved risk appetite, led by gains in Turkey and India.

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