US equity markets posted broad gains on Monday, driven by a sharp rebound in risk sentiment following reports that the United States and Iran have agreed to halt recent military attacks and return to diplomatic negotiations.
The agreement marks a significant de-escalation in tensions that had weighed heavily on global markets in recent days.
4% gain. The outperformance of growth-oriented tech shares suggests investors are rotating back into risk assets as the immediate threat of broader conflict recedes.
The Nasdaq Composite led the rally, surging 1.2% as technology stocks benefited from the improved geopolitical outlook.
The S&P 500 advanced 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a more modest 0.4% gain.
The outperformance of growth-oriented tech shares suggests investors are rotating back into risk assets as the immediate threat of broader conflict recedes.
The market move reflects a rapid repricing of geopolitical risk.