# Stock Market Correction

Geopolitical Frictions and Market Volatility: Trump’s Iran ‘Gift’ Fails to Calm Wall Street

U.S. markets entered a correction phase as tech stocks tumbled and oil prices spiked following conflicting reports on U.S.-Iran negotiations. Despite President Trump's announcement of a temporary strike pause and the passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, geopolitical uncertainty continues to drive market volatility.