World Stocks Near Record Highs as Oil Prices Remain Below $100 Amid Peace Deal Hopes
World stocks held near record highs as investors anticipated a potential resolution to the Iran war, while oil prices remained below $100 per barrel. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in reaching an agreement to end the conflict, contributing to market optimism. The MSCI world share index rose 8.5% in April, despite concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Topics: Geopolitical Tensions Global Markets Investor Sentiment Iran-Israel Conflict Oil Prices