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A massive US bunker-busting bombing raid capped off a week of Israeli strikes on nuclear and military targets in Iran. Iran responded with a pre-announced limited strike on US assets in Qatar followed by a ceasefire and a declaration of victory. The prospect of WWIII avoided buoyed equities and stunted gold. Oil prices collapsed (from $78 to $64), taking the CRB commodity index lower. US Bond prices rose, and yields fell on the inflation relief as the 10-year yield dipped and the cash yield held. Lower US yields along with Fed chairman Powell’s stagflation forecast further weakened the Dollar. US equities were up with small caps and large caps both advancing. Offshore stocks were generally strong as well. Japan and Asia-Pacific led the way with Europe and Latin America posting solid returns as well. In sum, it was the 1st Risk-ON week after 2 risk-OFF weeks: US Stocks UP, Foreign Stocks UP, Bonds UP, and Gold DOWN. Models: One switch.

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