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news Npr World 2026-04-08

Oil prices drop and stocks rally following U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Global investors reacted positively to the prospect of peace and an easing of the energy crisis following an agreement between the U.S. and Iran.


Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace β€” and an easing of the global energy crisis. <img alt="Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading last week in New York City." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5406x3604+0+0/resize/5406x3604!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3c%2F79%2F217abe5f408c8ab997745fbb5a99%2Fgettyimages-2269529429.jpg" /><p>Investors around the world breathe...

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