Across Wall Street, investors are assuming that a credible and lasting deal between the U.S. and Iran would be an unmitigated positive for stocks and other risky assets.

Investors continue to disregard the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, despite the possible ramifications on energy markets and the global economy.

Oil prices were also mixed after U.S. strikes on Iranian forces, underscoring the risks still hanging over markets and consumers.

It's time to take a closer look with stocks rallying into the third month of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

While stocks and currency markets saw big swings in response to the cease-fire news, the response in the bond market was more tepid Stocks were quick to rally off of the news of a U.S.-Iran cease-fire, despite Israel continuing to strike Lebanon on Wednesday.

President Trump has officially called off the planned offensives, signalling a pivot toward a more strategic, diplomatic approach.

Market volatility offers investors a good time to reexamine if their stock allocations align well with their risk tolerance.

The fragility of the US-Iran ‘ceasefire’ was on full display earlier today, Memorial Day in the United States, as American forces conducted fresh strikes in southern Iran even as President Donald Trump stood at Arlington National Cemetery to honour the 13 service members killed during Operation Epic Fury,

Iran will reopen its stock market on ​Tuesday after a suspension ‌during the conflict with the U.S. and Israel, ​Iran's IRNA news agency ​cited a senior official ⁠as saying on Saturday.

For the second time this week, the United States military conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets as leaders of the two nations continue to negotiate a long-term peace deal.