Iran truce hopes are lifting global stocks — buy the dip on the broad market rally
Reports suggest the US and Iran are nearing a ceasefire extension, sending stocks higher around the world. Meanwhile, one of Wall Street's most closely watched strategists says the 'pain trade' — the scenario that would hurt the most investors — is for stocks to keep climbing.
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A potential US-Iran ceasefire is removing one of the biggest cloud hanging over markets, and stocks around the world are rallying on the news. Citadel Securities' Scott Rubner — one of the most influential voices on Wall Street — says the most painful outcome for investors right now is that stocks simply keep going up, because so many people are still underinvested and would be forced to chase. With earnings estimates also surging thanks to AI spending, the fundamental backdrop supports higher prices. Buying on short-term dips rather than chasing rallies is the disciplined way to play this tailwind.