Global Markets Surge on De-escalation Hopes
S&P 500 and Dow hit all-time highs; oil sank 5.5% to below $90. Asian markets rallied on Hormuz reopening hopes. AI stocks drove Nasdaq gains, adding $3.5T in market cap. However, recent Hormuz doubts have lifted oil and may pressure markets. Sentiment remains tied to Iran developments.
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Updated Aug 7, 2026