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

Stock pickers hung on President Trump’s every word for signs of de-escalation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But "the persistence of threats to critical Iranian infrastructure keeps escalation risks elevated, with no credible de-escalation path in sight", Chan said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 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

“If the current de-escalation proves temporary and we see hostilities intensify again, the market would likely begin pricing in that path.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026