VIEW Investor reactions to Trump's speech on Iran war
Published on April 2, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech about the Iran war, stating that the military had achieved its goals and the conflict would soon be ending. He also warned that the U.S., which will continue to target targets in the next two to three weeks, could increase the threat of boots on the ground and threats to hit infrastructure. Stocks fell and the dollar firmed after the speech, but oil prices rose following the announcement. Investors and analysts expressed uncertainty over the timing of the end of the conflict and the potential passage of the Strait of Hormuz.
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