Iran deal details show US concessions resetting expectations to late February. Oil falls 3.5%, dollar steady, European stocks rally 1.5%+. SpaceX debut in focus.
Iran released the key details of its agreement with the US on Friday, showing what traders described as a reset back to late February. Markets cheered the headlines. The response has been measured. Another 60 days of negotiations follow. The question of how Trump will frame it as a win is still open.
Oil led the move lower. WTI crude fell 3.5% to $84.60. It touched $83.20 earlier before Iran said it retains control over the Strait of Hormuz until a final agreement. That capped the downside. The Strait of Hormuz remains the choke point. A final deal that leaves Iran's position unresolved would keep a risk premium in crude, traders said.
The dollar held relatively steady after a slight dip on the news. EUR/USD was flat at 1.1575. USD/JPY edged up 0.1% to 160.15. AUD/USD eased 0.1% to 0.7040. Currency markets showed no decisive direction. The headline was welcome. The follow-through remains uncertain.
European equities posted solid gains to close the week. The DAX rose 1.5%, the CAC 40 added 1.7%. US futures also pointed higher. S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%. Nasdaq futures were up 0.5%. The mood was bright with the SpaceX trading debut later in the day. A successful listing would add a risk-on boost to end the week, traders said.
Gold initially raced higher on the Iran news, touching $4,245. It then pared gains to $4,200, down 0.3% on the day. The safe haven bid faded once the market absorbed the deal details. The metal remains within its recent range. The dollar is steady. Real yields are the next input.
The path for oil hinges on the next 60 days. If negotiations hold and Hormuz access stays normalised, crude downside could extend, traders said. If they stall, the risk premium returns. The market is pricing the first step of a long process. It is not pricing the end of the war.
SpaceX's public listing is the next catalyst for equity sentiment. A strong debut would confirm the risk appetite signaled by today's European rally. A weak one raises questions. For a deeper look at how the Hormuz situation ties into broader macro, see the Hormuz Deal Reshapes Oil, Dollar, and Rate Paths.
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