Today is the definition of regime change. Yesterday's ceasefire optimism was built on a single unverified report from Iran State TV that Trump has now categorically denied. The market must re-price -- completely -- from "peace trade" back to "war premium."
Short-term (today): Gold + Oil + USD are the immediate beneficiaries of the reversal. Equities (particularly EM/Asia) + bonds are under pressure. VIX spikes are the trade.
The key question going forward: Who leaked the ceasefire story and why? If Iran State TV fabricated it for market manipulation, that's a warning about information warfare. If it was a genuine diplomatic effort that collapsed, the path to peace is longer than markets hoped. Either way, the market narrative has fundamentally shifted.
Most important risk: Stagflation regime -- oil $100+ plus a Fed that cannot cut rates = the worst of both worlds for risk assets. Keep cash powder dry.
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