US markets surge after Trump announces he’s postponing strikes on Iran

Published: Mar 24, 2026 4:21 AM • Updated: Mar 24, 2026 8:02 AM • Original source

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US markets surge after Trump announces he’s postponing strikes on Iran

Major US financial markets opened higher and oil prices fell by as much as 13% after US President Donald Trump announced he was postponing strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey outlines the gains across sectors.

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