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Iran ceasefire signal sends Dow up 1,000; Kuwait airport fuel depot hit by drones

Iranian President Pezeshkian signaled willingness to end the war if security guarantees are met, sending the Dow up over 1,000 points on March 31. But on April 1, Iranian drones struck Kuwait International Airport's fuel storage facility, triggering fires and leaving Hormuz risk a persistent market variable.

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