Oil drops below $100 while gold surges above $4,850 after the US-Iran ceasefire eases supply fears, highlighting volatile market reactions and lingering uncertainty over the fragile truce.
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NEW YORK — Global markets swung sharply as oil prices plunged below $100 per barrel while gold surged above $4,850, following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
Crude posted its steepest drop in nearly six years, with Brent falling 13.6% to $94.43 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate declining 14.3% to $96.82, as fears of prolonged supply disruptions eased.
The market reaction followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week pause in hostilities, signaling a temporary de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
At the same time, gold rallied strongly, climbing more than 3% to around $4,849 an ounce, as investors recalibrated risk and sought safe-haven assets amid lingering uncertainty.
The ceasefire also boosted global equities, with stock markets rising more than 2%, while a weaker U.S. dollar further supported gold prices.
Analysts said expectations of smoother shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global energy supplies—played a key role in the sharp drop in oil.
“Gold’s push above $4,800 reflects a recalibration of risk rather than a full regime shift,” said Ahmad Assiri of Pepperstone Group, noting that markets are pricing in reduced disruption risks while maintaining caution.
The conflict, now in its sixth week, has fueled inflation concerns and complicated the outlook for monetary policy, with traders expecting the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady.
Despite the positive market response, analysts warned that the ceasefire remains fragile. Any breakdown—particularly involving disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—could quickly reverse gains, sending oil prices higher and increasing volatility across financial markets.
The latest moves underscore how rapidly global markets react to geopolitical shifts, with investors balancing optimism over diplomacy against the risk of renewed conflict.
