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Markets Slip as Investors Bet on Extended U.S.–Iran Ceasefire

  Stocks Edge Lower as Investors Hope U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Will Hold Stocks drifted lower today as markets balanced cautious optimism over a potential extension of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire with persistent geopolitical and inflation concerns. Recent trading sessions have shown that even modest signs of diplomatic progress can meaningfully shift investor sentiment. Asian and U.S. markets rallied earlier this week on hopes that Washington and Tehran would continue negotiations, helping unwind some of the war-driven risk premiums that had pushed oil and volatility higher. Despite the pullback, investors remain hopeful that the ceasefire—currently set to expire soon—will be extended, giving negotiators more time to work toward a longer-term agreement. Reports indicate both sides are considering adding another two weeks to the pause, a move that has already helped push Brent crude below the recent peak of nearly US$120 per barrel. Lower oil prices have eased pressure on inflation expecta...
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Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Poised to Become Largest U.S. Demonstration Yet

 

A protester holds a sign reading "NO KINGS" with a crown illustration crossed out during a protest against Donald Trump's policies, outside City Hall in Los Angeles, California, October 18, 2025.

Millions of Americans are preparing to take to the streets as the “No Kings” protest movement launches another massive nationwide day of action, with more than 3,200 rallies planned across all 50 states. 

Rallies across thousands of U.S. cities are set to unfold this Saturday as the “No Kings” protest movement mobilizes its third—and potentially largest—nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump’s policies. Organizers report that more than 3,200 events are scheduled in every state, with participation expected to surpass previous turnouts that drew millions. 

Flagship gatherings will take place in major hubs such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Minnesota’s Twin Cities, though a significant share of participants will come from smaller communities, reflecting a nearly 40% increase in local-level engagement compared to the movement’s first mobilization.

The protests arrive at a politically charged moment ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, with organizers noting a surge of involvement even in deeply Republican states like Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. Suburban regions that often determine national election outcomes are also seeing heightened activity. 

While supporters frame the demonstrations as a stand against what they describe as authoritarian tendencies and abuses of power, the White House has dismissed the events as politically motivated theatrics. Still, millions are expected to march, making this coordinated action one of the most expansive protest efforts in modern American history. 

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