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Stocks slip, oil swings after report says Trump willing to end Iran war

Initial market optimism faded after a report that Donald Trump would accept ending the Iran war even if the Strait of Hormuz remained shut.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Most stocks fell and oil prices fluctuated Tuesday as early gains faded following a report that Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Initial optimism on markets petered out, leaving investors cautious.