OpinionOpinion byNZ Herald16 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM9 mins to readUS President Donald Trump says a deal to end the war with Iran has been signed and details will be released soon. Photo / Eric Lee, The New York TimesIf the emerging agreement between the United States and Iran ultimately holds, it will reinforce an important lesson for investors: markets often begin looking beyond uncertainty long before the headlines improve.
A preliminary memorandum of understanding has helped ease fears of a prolonged
. The proposed framework would see hostilities cease, the Strait of Hormuz reopen to global shipping (perhaps as soon as Friday), and broader negotiations begin on issues including Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and regional security. The agreement is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday.
