US President Trump announces to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran opening up Strait of Hormuz, adds "This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!"
President Trump's announcement to suspend bombing in Iran signals a potential easing of tensions in the region, which can positively impact risk sentiment across markets.
Israel identifies missiles launched from Iran
[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures rally and oil prices slump following US President Trump's announcement to suspend bombing on Iran for two weeks
US President Trump announces to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran opening up Strait of Hormuz, adds "This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!"
Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 8th April 2026
Iraqi resistance warned US about any escalation of the war with Iran and said the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Aqaba port are within reach of Islamic Resistance fighters
Open the platform and use it. The whole workspace is free to try, with no signup and no card. When you want the headlines arriving live instead of on a delay, Newsquawk Pro is £24.99 for 7 days.
Full post: "Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
A ceasefire contingent on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz could stabilize oil prices and boost energy equities while also affecting currency markets, particularly for the USD and JPY. If negotiations progress as suggested, we may see a more lasting impact on the geopolitical landscape and associated asset classes.
Related headlines
- US senior Trump administration official says President Trump approved series of proclamations on Canada trade measures, with ban on dairy, most alcohol and motorcycle imports from Canada under Section 338 with restrictions effective in about 3 weeks8 hours ago
- PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN, JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCKS NEWS: Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)** - Co. opened an AI chip R&D hub in Yokohama to collaborate with Japanese companies on advanced semiconductor packaging7 hours ago
- US Market Wrap: Stocks fall and crude gains amid escalating geopolitics 11 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY is little changed ahead of inflation data later in the week and despite the US announcing an import ban on some Canadian goods as trade war escalates4 hours ago
- US President Trump says directing the GSA, working with the USTR, to take all necessary steps to remove Canadian-origin products from GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules unless Canada restores full and fair reciprocity for American farmers and companies10 hours ago
- US Secretary of State Rubio says that President Trump has a desire to reach an agreement with Colombia on tariffs9 hours ago
- CRUDE WRAP: WTI (V6) SETTLES USD 1.55 HIGHER AT USD 93.03/BBL12 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Oil prices are underpinned after US and Iran conducted a fresh round of retaliatory strikes5 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] T-note futures are little changed after yesterday's indecisive mood and with key inflation data due later this week4 hours ago
- Newsquawk Daily European Equity Opening News - 9th September 20261 hour ago
- PRE-MARKET TAIWAN AND SINGAPORE STOCKS NEWS: TSMC (2330 TT) plans to adopt ASML’s high-NA EUV lithography equipment for high-volume manufacturing from 20306 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks trade mixed with the region partially shrugging off the weak US lead following a fresh exchange of US-Iran strikes and escalation in the US-Canada trade war4 hours ago
- PBoC sets USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7709 vs Exp. 6.7042 (prev. 6.7804)6 hours ago
- FedEx (FDX) is to sell EUR denominated 4- and 8-year notes21 min ago
- US Treasury Secretary Bessent says markets are not efficient and are run by humans, who make mistakes, adds the treasuries narrative in August was that the sky is falling and the narrative was absurd10 hours ago
- PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7042 (prev. 6.7804)7 hours ago
- Japanese Machine Tool Orders (Aug YY) 64.7% (Prev. 50.4%)1 hour ago
- Japanese Reuters Tankan Index (Sep) 21 (Prev. 18)8 hours ago
- US Central Command says their forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on Tuesday after the IRGC targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the past two days9 hours ago
- US Secretary of State Rubio warns every time Iran tries to hit US Navy ships, they will lose tankers9 hours ago
The whole workspace, free to try.
Try it free