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U.S. stocks give back some of the rally sparked by Trump’s talk of negotiations with Iran

With airstrikes still battering Iran and missiles still targeting sites across the Middle East, some of the optimism that sent stocks rallying the day before drained out of Wall Street on Tuesday. Oil prices got back to rising, and U.S. stocks are returning some of their gains.

Mar 24, 2026 &03062424202631; 19:06 UTC www.bnnbloomberg.ca Trending 3/5

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Neutral impact

Sentiment score: -5/100

Moderate impact Short-term (days)

WHAT THIS MEANS

U.S. stocks are consolidating after yesterday's Trump-Iran negotiation rally as Middle East tensions persist with ongoing airstrikes and missile activity. Oil prices are rising again, signaling renewed geopolitical risk premium, while the S&P 500 shows minimal movement (+0.15%) despite VIX declining.

AI CONFIDENCE

45% Moderate

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

High volatility expected

Rally from yesterday's negotiation optimism is fading; geopolitical uncertainty remains unresolved. Market is digesting conflicting signals (peace talks vs. active military operations). Minimal intraday movement suggests consolidation rather than directional conviction.

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Oil prices rising again as Middle East tensions persist despite negotiation headlines. Airstrikes and missile activity maintain supply risk premium. Energy sector likely to outperform in risk-off environment.

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VIX

VIXIndex

High volatility expected

VIX declining (-1.68%) despite ongoing military activity suggests market is pricing in negotiation hopes, but volatility remains elevated at 25.71. Vulnerable to sharp reversals if geopolitical situation escalates.

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

SKIP THIS TRADE. The negotiation catalyst from yesterday is already priced in and fading. Geopolitical risk remains binary and unpredictable. Better to wait for either clear escalation (short equities, long oil) or confirmed de-escalation (reverse trade) rather than fade a consolidation. [PRICED_IN] [MOVE:0.8%]

KEY SIGNALS

Yesterday's rally already partially reversed — opportunity window closedOil price re-acceleration signals geopolitical risk not fully priced inVIX still elevated (25.71) despite modest stock decline — fear premium intactS&P 500 at +0.15% shows indecision, not conviction in either direction

SECTORS INVOLVED

EnergyDefensive EquitiesUtilities

Analysis generated on Mar 24, 2026 at 15:56 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by BNN Bloomberg. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

U.S. stocks give back some of the rally sparked by Trump’s talk of negotiations with Iran

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