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Stocks rally in wake of Israel-Iran ceasefire

CBS News · 21 days ago
CBS News
CBS News
21 days ago

The stock market rallied for a second day as tensions with Iran sent oil prices plummeting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

Breakdown
  • Stock markets rallied for a second day as oil prices dropped following Israel-Iran ceasefire.
  • Crude oil prices fell over 7% before stabilizing, contributing to market optimism. 5s
  • Major indices, including Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500, saw substantial gains. 15s
  • Big tech stocks led the rally, while other sectors like consumer discretionary lagged. 1m 0s
  • The U.S. Federal Reserve is waiting for more data before considering interest rate cuts, despite some officials hinting at a possible July cut. 2m 29s
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