Trump Posted That the U.S. and Iran Had "Very Good and Productive Conversations," Oil Crashed 15% in Minutes, Iran Denied Any Talks Existed, and the Market Rallied Anyway Because Hope Is a Drug

S&P surged 1.15% to 6,581 on Trump's Truth Social ceasefire tease. Oil crashed from $112 toward $90. Iran's Foreign Ministry: "There is no negotiation." Gold down 16% from peak.

📊 THE MARKET BREAKDOWN

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Issue #202 | March 23, 2026