de-escalation
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What’s Next: Further de-escalation of tensions that allow for more shipments to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is a positive for Asian economies reliant on exports of chemicals and energy from the Persian Gulf.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
By our count, during nine of these 10 sessions, gains were primarily driven by signs of de-escalation or compromise either pertaining to the White House’s tariffs or the conflict with Iran.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
The first US-born pope has become a vocal critic of the Iran war, and has used recent public addresses to denounce global conflicts and urge de-escalation.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“Until there is greater clarity on the path to de-escalation, markets are likely to remain highly volatile.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Signs of de-escalation had buoyed markets in recent sessions, but Trump's speech dashed those hopes.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
