U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday after statements from U.S. President Donald Trump in which he expressed his expectation of reaching a strong agreement between the United States and Iran, just before the ceasefire deadline set for Wednesday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded an increase of about 270 points, equivalent to 0.5%, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.3%.
This performance reflects a state of cautious optimism in the markets, as investors await the outcomes of political negotiations and their impact on the global economy.
Trump's statements... cautious optimism amid escalation
Trump confirmed during a television interview with CNBC that both sides will eventually reach an agreement that he described as significant, noting that Iran has limited options under current pressures.
He added that the U.S. has significantly weakened Iran's military capabilities, including naval and aerial forces, as well as targeting prominent leaders.
Despite this optimism, Trump emphasized that the U.S. military is ready to execute airstrikes if an agreement is not reached before the ceasefire deadline, stressing that he does not want to extend this deadline.
These statements came after Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement multiple times, which adds to the uncertainty in the markets.
In contrast, oil prices stabilized relatively before the deadline, following a sharp decline in recent days due to expectations of a potential agreement. West Texas Intermediate futures fell by 0.6% to trade above $89 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped by 0.3% to settle above $95 per barrel.
Cautious in the markets... but the overall trend remains positive
The markets experienced a slight downturn on Monday, as investors remained cautious with the ceasefire deadline approaching, alongside a slowdown in the recent recovery momentum.
The Nasdaq index also ended a streak of 13 consecutive gains, the longest since 1992, reflecting a profit-taking phase after a strong upward trend.
Still, investors maintain a positive outlook towards the markets in the medium term, amid expectations of ongoing economic growth. Oh Sung Kwon, a senior equity strategist at Wells Fargo, pointed out that the market may continue to rise and exceed current expectations, targeting higher levels in the coming months.
He clarified that the main index could rise by an additional 3% compared to its current levels, supported by economic stability in the near term.
On the stock side, shares of one of the largest health insurance companies stood out as a significant winner during the session, jumping over 7% after announcing financial results that exceeded market expectations, along with the company raising its future outlook.
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