{"id":31373,"date":"2026-03-23T23:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T23:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarketsglobal.com\/en\/uncategorized\/31373\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T23:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T23:59:14","slug":"following-trumps-negotiation-claims-despite-iranian-denial-us-equities-surged-nasdaq-and-dow-rose-2-sp-1-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarketsglobal.com\/en\/live-updates\/31373\/","title":{"rendered":"Following Trump\u2019s negotiation claims despite Iranian denial, US equities surged; NASDAQ and Dow rose 2%, S&P 1.7%"},"content":{"rendered":"US stocks rose on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were under way with Iran to end a war nearing one month. The NASDAQ Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly moved above 2%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.7%.\n\nOil futures fell 9% on the statement, slipping just below $90 a barrel. Iran\u2019s Foreign Ministry said it was not in direct negotiations, and the situation was compared with a similar disputed announcement in March.\n\n

Markets React To Peace Claims<\/h3>\nReports also referred to large market positions taken minutes before Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump said the US would delay bombing energy infrastructure for five days, and he told Fox Business the war could end in five days or less.\n\nAn Israeli official said operations would continue while avoiding energy facilities. The S&P 500 moved back above 6,550, after breaking that level on Friday.\n\nThe report also referenced 6,400 as a potential level, last reached in late September 2025. It added that traders may watch for oil futures or US Treasury yields to turn higher.\n\nWe are seeing the market rally hard on what might be unsubstantiated hope. The spike in equities and the sharp drop in oil futures present a classic setup for elevated volatility in the coming weeks. This situation, where a single headline can swing the market by multiple percentage points, is ideal for options strategies.\n\n

Options Strategies For Elevated Volatility<\/h3>\nGiven the uncertainty, we believe implied volatility is the main story here. We saw the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) jump over 30% when this conflict began last month, a move reminiscent of the spikes seen during the start of the Ukraine war back in 2022. Traders should expect volatility to remain high as long as President Trump’s claims are officially denied by Iran.\n\nFor those who believe a peace deal is truly imminent, buying call options on the S&P 500 or specific sectors like consumer discretionary could pay off. A more conservative approach would be using bull call spreads to profit from a potential grind higher while limiting downside risk if the deal falls apart. The market’s ability to reclaim the 6,550 level is a positive sign, but it’s a fragile one.\n\nConversely, if we see this as a repeat of the false announcement from earlier this month, buying put options is the direct play. A breakdown of the recent lows could easily send the S&P 500 down to the 6,400 level, a figure we haven’t seen since September 2025. Bear put spreads could also be used to cheaply bet on a slide back to that support.\n\nThe 9% drop in oil futures to below $90 a barrel seems like the most significant overreaction. Geopolitical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have historically caused prices to spike by 10-20% within days. Betting on a rebound through oil futures or call options on energy ETFs (like XLE) appears to be a favorable risk-reward trade if the five-day ceasefire fails.\n\nFor traders who are unsure of direction but confident in big price swings, a long straddle or strangle on the SPX is a pure volatility play. This strategy will profit from a significant move in either direction, which is perfect for a binary outcome like “war” or “peace.” The key is for the market to move more than the premium paid for the options.\n\nWe should keep a close eye on the indicators mentioned, particularly the price of oil. If West Texas Intermediate crude futures begin to reverse and climb back above $95, it would be a strong signal that the market’s optimism is fading. This could be the trigger to exit bullish equity positions and prepare for another leg down.\n\nCreate your live VT Markets account<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0start trading<\/a>\u00a0now. <\/b>\n

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