Nasdaq-100 & Pete Hegseth

Nasdaq-100: The Nasdaq-100 came down from all-time highs, indicating a negative market reaction to the geopolitical developments.

Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, affirmed that the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect despite renewed attacks, stating that the US is not looking for a fight but will respond devastatingly to attacks on shipping.

Nasdaq-100: The Nasdaq-100 also had a record day, fueled by tech firms and benefiting from the overall positive market sentiment driven by peace hopes and strong earnings.

Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, stated that the United States was 'not looking for a fight' but warned of 'overwhelming and devastating' force if attacks continued.

Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, has described the U.S. military strikes on Iran as 'Operation Epic Fury' and emphasized that the U.S. is not engaged in nation-building.

Nasdaq-100: US stocks, including the Nasdaq-100, have surged on hopes for an end to fighting.

Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, stated that troops were poised to restart combat operations if a deal was not reached, threatening to target Iran's critical dual-use infrastructure, power generation, and energy industry.