U.S. stock market rallies despite Iran tensions

David Scutt analyses market trends, geopolitical influences, and economic outlook amid stock performance and the Iran conflict

U.S. stock indexes closed the first quarter on a positive note, driven by optimism over easing tensions in Iran. Despite the S&P 500 recording its worst Q1 since 2022, investors responded to signs of geopolitical stability with renewed confidence.

David Scutt from StoneX unpacks the key factors behind the late-quarter rally and how global events influenced market sentiment.

Energy and tech stocks played a pivotal role, with some sectors outperforming expectations even amid market uncertainty.

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