The cessation of attacks between the United States and Iran over the weekend led to a sharp decline in crude oil prices, with Brent crude dropping over 7% to below $90 per barrel. This development alleviated inflation concerns and positively impacted equity markets, although technology stocks faced selling pressure amid ongoing apprehensions regarding capital expenditures. Additionally, the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision is anticipated, with analysts predicting a hold on interest rates despite rising expectations for future hikes.