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Iran-Krieg: Feuerpause Lässt Börsenkurse Weltweit Nach Oben Springen – Analyst: „Die Apokalypse Bleibt Erst Mal Aus“

A two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced Wednesday night, prompting a surge in global equity markets. Investors welcomed the pause in hostilities and the guarantee of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, driving major indices up 2‑3%. Oil prices fell below $80 per barrel as supply concerns eased. Capital‑market analyst Ed Yardeni lowered the recession probability from 35% to 20%, reflecting reduced geopolitical risk.