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These reports document a historic shift in global finance on May 6, 2026, sparked by a potential peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. This diplomatic breakthrough, mediated by Pakistan, led to a significant decline in oil prices and eased fears regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, major equity benchmarks like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs as investors moved capital into growth-oriented sectors. The rally was further intensified by an artificial intelligence semiconductor boom, highlighted by exceptional earnings from AMD and Samsung’s trillion-dollar valuation milestone. While geopolitical tensions cooled, the sources also note a broad weakening of the U.S. dollar and a massive rotation into gold. Domestic data reflected a resilient but cooling labor market, allowing for a cautious sense of optimism across international exchanges.