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Wall Street has U.S.-Iran deal 'headline fatigue'

The stock market has had to absorb too many headlines about a potential U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

Wall Street has U.S.-Iran deal 'headline fatigue'

TL;DR

  • The stock market has shown fatigue and unwillingness to trade on U.S.-Iran deal headlines.
  • A memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire extension between the U.S. and Iran was reached but requires presidential approval.
  • Recent market rallies have pushed the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Composite to record highs.
  • The rally has broadened beyond Big Tech, with the equal-weight S&P 500 also reaching all-time highs.
  • JPMorgan traders advise reducing net exposure or adding hedges due to rising risks.
  • Investors may be hesitant to add more exposure at current elevated stock levels.