Ceasefire

Daniel Ives, the managing director at Wedbush Securities and a Wall Street veteran, labeled the reported ceasefire between Iran and Israel as “the most bullish outcome” for U.S. markets. What Happened: In an X post, Dan Ives predicted a rally in U.S. stocks once trading resumes Tuesday...

U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron‘s assertion that he left the G7 Summit for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, hinting at a more significant reason for his return to Washington. What Happened: Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to...

The shares of Avic Chengdu Aircraft, known for manufacturing fighter jets like the JF-17 Thunder and the J-10C Vigorous Dragon, saw a 41.08% surge over the past five days since the commencement of the India-Pakistan conflict. What Happened: This rise was amid growing tensions between India and...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that Ukraine is prepared for negotiations with Russia, on the condition that Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to an unconditional ceasefire for a period of 30 days. What Happened: On Sunday, Zelenskiy confirmed that Ukraine is ready to...

India and Pakistan agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Saturday after days of heavy cross-border fighting. But just hours later, explosions in Srinagar and Jammu raised doubts about how long the truce would hold, Reuters reports. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a briefing...

President Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. What Happened: Early on Saturday morning, President Trump made a casual announcement about the ceasefire agreement between...

Four Israeli female soldiers who were held captive by Hamas for more than a year have been released. The release comes as part of a planned exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees in Israel. What Happened: The exchange took place in Gaza City on Saturday. This event marks the...

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has commenced after a slight delay with the release of three Israeli hostages by Hamas. What Happened: The ceasefire was scheduled to start early Sunday morning but was postponed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Hamas had not...

Defense stocks dipped on Wednesday following reports of a verbal ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, taking several related ETFs along. ETFs like SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:XAR), iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA), and Global X Funds Global X Defense...

Hamas has verbally accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the release of dozens of hostages, according to various sources including the Associated Press, which obtained copy of the proposed agreement that it said was confirmed by Egyptian and Hamas officials to be authentic....

Senior U.S. officials now reportedly believe that a cease-fire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas is unlikely before the end of President Joe Biden‘s term. What Happened: Despite months of negotiations, the White House acknowledges that the warring parties have not agreed on...

China has accused United States of shielding Israel and obstructing ceasefire efforts in the Gaza conflict. What Happened: China has accused the United States of repeatedly protecting Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. This accusation was made during a series of statements at the United Nations...

In the wake of the tragic deaths of six hostages in Gaza, Israel has been swept by large-scale protests. The public outcry demands an immediate ceasefire and the liberation of the remaining hostages. What Happened: Israel was engulfed by protests on Sunday, with an estimated gathering of up to 500,...

U.S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, has ordered an expedited deployment of a guided missile submarine and an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, in light of escalating regional tensions. What Happened: Austin has directed a guided missile submarine and the USS Abraham Lincoln...

CIA Director Bill Burns revealed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, is reportedly under increasing pressure from his military commanders to accept a ceasefire and put an end to the ongoing war with Israel. What Happened: Burns shared this information at a confidential conference on...