US stocks surged.

VTV.vn - The US stock market closed Wednesday's trading session with major indices rising sharply.

Wall Street rallies after new signals from the Middle East.

The US stock market closed Wednesday's trading session with major indices rising sharply, after a last-minute two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran improved investor sentiment.

All three major indices—the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones—soared by more than 2.5%. Notably, sectors heavily impacted from the start of the conflict, such as aviation, travel, and construction, saw strong recoveries. The CBOE Volatility Index—a measure of investor anxiety—fell to its lowest level since the conflict began. This upward momentum further reinforced the belief that the stock market had finally bottomed out after last month's sell-off. However, many investors remain skeptical about continued volatility due to the sensitivity of stocks to geopolitical news. In the latest development, Iran announced a renewed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in protest against Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

The rally wasn't limited to US indices. European stock markets also rallied following news of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. At the close of trading, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 3.7% to 612.32 points, marking its strongest one-day gain in a year.

A senior Iranian official said the Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of the world 's oil, could be reopened on April 9 or 10, ahead of peace talks, if the two countries reach an agreement on a ceasefire framework.

Mike Dickson, head of portfolio management at financial services firm Horizon Investments, said this was a predictable move and there is still much work to be done, but the market has eased its concerns.

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