ceasefire

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Since the ceasefire took hold on April 8, Tehran and Washington have held a single round of talks, which failed to culminate in a deal.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The period covers most of the stock market’s resurgence off its Mar. 30 trough, as investors welcomed a ceasefire in the Iran war, renewed bets on AI trades, and welcomed an upbeat corporate earnings season.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The US and Iran agreed a ceasefire in April, but sporadic exchanges of fire have continued.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Even if a ceasefire is announced tomorrow, analysts say damage to the oil industry will last for years.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The next day, President Johnson declared a Christmas ceasefire in Vietnam, and the bombs stopped dropping.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt