ceasefire

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Trump's administration, along with Qatar and Egypt, negotiated the ceasefire to halt two years of devastating war in Gaza.

From Barron's • May 20, 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

He added that Iran's military had used the ceasefire as an opportunity "to strengthen its combat capabilities", without elaborating.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

A ceasefire agreed in April meant to facilitate talks has largely been observed despite occasional exchanges of fire.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Was the ceasefire due to Mexico City smallpox that had been transmitted by the Hopi?

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann