How Markets Are Reacting to Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement, in Charts

Markets moved on news of President Trump’s cease-fire announcement: U.S. equities rallied (S&P 500 and Nasdaq led gains) while oil prices tumbled and haven/assets showed mixed responses. The S&P 500 rose about 0.8% as stock futures climbed, the Nasdaq outperformed with a larger advance, and the Dow was modestly higher. Oil fell sharply (~3.3%), easing commodity-driven inflation worries, while gold and Bitcoin ticked higher. The dollar eased and volatility (VIX) drifted lower, reflecting calmer risk sentiment. Overall the announcement produced a cross-asset repricing: equity indices gained, energy fell, and risk assets (crypto) strengthened — a mixed but broadly risk-on market reaction.