At 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Trump delivered a national address, claiming a "rapid and decisive victory" in the US military's war against Iran and stating that core strategic objectives were nearing completion. He emphasized that Iran would never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and called the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities a "huge success." Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump encouraged countries to "take responsibility for themselves" without providing a clear timetable for its reopening. Escalating tensions in the Middle East have put markets on edge, and the US military may intensify its strikes in the coming weeks. Will the US-Iran conflict end quickly as Trump hopes? How will the energy market evolve?

<p>At 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Trump delivered a national address, claiming a "rapid and decisive victory" in the US military's war against Iran and stating that core strategic objectives were nearing completion. He emphasized that Iran would never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and called the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities a "huge success." Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Trump encouraged countries to "take responsibility for themselves" without providing a clear timetable for its reopening. Escalating tensions in the Middle East have put markets on edge, and the US military may intensify its strikes in the coming weeks. Will the US-Iran conflict end quickly as Trump hopes? How will the energy market evolve?</p>

Trump's tough stance: Is the war with Iran nearing its end?

<p>Investors are betting that the US-Iran conflict is nearing its end, and US stocks rose for the second consecutive trading day. The energy sector fell nearly 5% at one point. The storage sector surged 8%, with Micron Technology up nearly 9% and Western Digital soaring 10%. Eli Lilly rose 3.78% after its oral weight-loss drug Foundayo was approved by the US FDA. Google rose over 3%, and the 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks recorded their best two-day performance in nearly a year</p>

- U.S. stocks rose for the second consecutive day as investor optimism about the easing of the U.S.-Iran conflict increased, with the S&P 500 up 0.72% and the Nasdaq up 1.16%.  
- The ADP employment report exceeded expectations, indicating stronger job growth amid rising inflation worries in the manufacturing sector, while global tensions impact energy prices and supply chains.  
- Major oil losses are anticipated in April, potentially reaching double that of March, as Asian nations urgently shift to Russian oil due to ongoing conflict disruptions.

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