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Shares of Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) and other semiconductor giants surged on Tuesday, riding a wave of market optimism following reports of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran.

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Airline stocks such as Delta Airlines (NASDAQ:DAL) and United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL) are trading higher Tuesday following a sharp decline in oil prices and growing hopes for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "historic victory" on Tuesday after agreeing a ceasefire with Iran and insisted that his country's arch-foe would never achieve a nuclear weapon.

Oil prices such as United States Brent Oil Fund (NYSE:BNO) and the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) are trading lower Tuesday. The selloff follows news that a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran may be in effect, reducing immediate concerns over further military escalation in the oil-rich Middle East region.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.55% and posted a 1-week low. The dollar retreated Tuesday after President Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which curbed safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's sharp rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The...

Cryptocurrency markets are holding gains as bullish momentum builds on the back of institutional inflows and geopolitical relief. The recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Iran-Israel conflict has eased global tensions, sparking renewed appetite for risk assets.