ceasefire

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The period covers most of the stock market’s resurgence off its Mar. 30 trough, as investors welcomed a ceasefire in the Iran war, renewed bets on AI trades, and welcomed an upbeat corporate earnings season.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The two sides have held only a single round of talks in Pakistan despite a fragile ceasefire in April.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

He was also a founder of Hamas's security service and oversaw prisoner exchanges, including those conducted under the ceasefire reached in October last year.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Even if a ceasefire is announced tomorrow, analysts say damage to the oil industry will last for years.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Was the ceasefire due to Mexico City smallpox that had been transmitted by the Hopi?

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann