# Nikkei 225

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-19**: Formal signing ceremony — A formal signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland finalizes the interim accord.
- **2026-06-18**: Deal takes effect, oil drops — Announcement triggers Brent to fall to $77.9; Strait of Hormuz reopening and naval blockade lift begin immediately.
- **2026-06-17**: Interim deal signed — Trump signs the agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles, hosted by French President Macron, after the G7 summit.
- **2026-06-14**: Trump heralds deal — President Trump, celebrating his 80th birthday, reveals the outline of the peace agreement.
- **2026-04**: April ceasefire — A temporary ceasefire is announced, later extended by the June peace deal.
- **2026-03-06**: Day Seven Milestone — Asian shares show mixed performance as the conflict enters its second week without a clear resolution.
- **2026-03-05**: Strategic Pivot — Conflict reaches day six; focus shifts to long-term infrastructure and energy supply chain risks.
- **2026-03-02**: Market Shock Phase — Global equities see sharp sell-offs as investors move to safe-haven assets like gold and bonds.
- **2026-02-28**: Conflict Outbreak — Initial hostilities commence in Iran, triggering a global spike in oil prices.
- **2026-02-28**: Conflict starts — The US-Israel war on Iran commences, leading to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2026-02-27**: Pre‑war oil baseline — Brent crude stood at just under $73 a barrel, the day before the US-Israel war on Iran began.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Brent at $77 as US‑Iran Deal Lifts Naval Blockade: Defense Sector Implications
2026-06-28 17:24:48 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The interim peace deal between Washington and Tehran, signed June 17 and mediated by Pakistan, immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, sending Brent crude down 2% to $77.9. For defense planners, the naval blockade lift reshapes maritime security calculus while latent risks persist.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz-defense-implications

### SpaceX Defies 2.8% Tech Rout with 1% Gain as Iran War Fears Rattle Space Sector
2026-06-28 12:03:04 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 16

The recent tech sell-off driven by AI overvaluation and geopolitical uncertainty spared SpaceX, which closed higher on Tuesday. The space and defense sector faces mixed signals: rising oil prices could increase launch costs, while potential easing of Iran tensions may stabilize markets.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-defies-2-8-pct-tech-rout-gain-iran-war

### Asian Markets Diverge as Iran Conflict Enters Second Week of Hostilities
2026-03-06 10:33:01 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

Asian equity markets delivered a mixed performance on March 6, 2026, as the conflict in Iran reached its seventh day. Investors are transitioning from initial shock to a complex assessment of long-term energy security and regional stability.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/asian-shares-mixed-iran-war-day-seven

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