{"id":72832,"date":"2026-03-31T16:23:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/blog\/?p=72832"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:38:59","slug":"markets-surge-on-iran-conflict-solution-and-positive-macro-data-march-31st-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/blog\/markets-surge-on-iran-conflict-solution-and-positive-macro-data-march-31st-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Markets Surge on Iran Conflict Solution and Positive Macro Data: March 31st, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktargetadvisor.com\/blog\/?p=72832&amp;preview=true\"><strong>Global Markets<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Canadian Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:94009189-fc3f-4a2d-b164-b81cc4c3e908-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"996f3176-1ce4-48dd-9e61-59556f7fec42\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1208\">Canada\u2019s TSX rose, powered ahead by the energy and financial sectors as traders bought the dip on de-escalation talks over Iran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1208\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Bank of Montreal<\/span><\/span> (BMO) expects January GDP to come in flat after a modest 0.2% gain in December, with weakness concentrated in cyclically sensitive sectors like manufacturing, wholesale trade, and housing turnover, partially offset by consumer resilience in retail. On a quarterly basis, growth is tracking below 1% annualized following a contraction in Q4, reflecting soft business investment and export headwinds tied to U.S. tariffs, factors that are also capping upside in the Canadian dollar, which remains near yearly lows. Markets are therefore placing greater weight on February\u2019s flash estimate as a more reliable signal of economic momentum.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1208\"><strong>American Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1208\">U.S. stocks moved higher after signals from Donald Trump indicating flexibility on the Strait of Hormuz which reduced fears of a worst-case supply disruption, prompting a relief rally as investors rotated back into risk assets from defensive positioning;, with the easing of geopolitical risk lowering expectations for a severe oil shock (that has been forcasted to hit $200 a barrel) and sustained inflation spike.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1208\">Today data release showed a stronger-than-expected consumer confidence reading from <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Conference Board<\/span><\/span> <\/strong>(91.8 vs. 87.9 expected), which suggests the consumer remains relatively resilient, even as sentiment overall hovers near decade lows due to persistent inflation concerns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1932\">Gold has edged higher but is being capped by strength in the U.S. dollar, which continues to attract safe-haven flows amid concerns over rising inflation expectations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1932\"><strong>European Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">European markets have rebounded for the second day, but remain on track for their weakest monthly performance since 2022, underscoring the drag from geopolitical risk and energy-driven inflation. Germany\u2019s labour market showed stability, with unemployment holding steady at 2.977 million, which was better than expectations for a rise, indicating some underlying resilience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2662\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">UK markets gained nearly 1%, supported by commodity-linked sectors.\u00a0 However\u00a0 macro data remains soft, with GDP growth being confirmed at just 0.1% in Q4, highlighting a stagnating economy. At the same time, rising shop price inflation, exacerbated by the Iran conflict adds complexity for policymakers, as weak growth increasingly collides with persistent inflationary pressures, creating an environment of stagflation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2662\"><strong>Corporate Stock News<\/strong><\/h2>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"bc4fc9fa-d692-4957-bef6-375fa6d7f43f\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-17\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:94009189-fc3f-4a2d-b164-b81cc4c3e908-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"68ec0a8a-7e91-44ad-b4e7-a0659b4c713b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"257\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\">Allbirds Inc (BIRD):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Allbirds<\/span><\/span> agreed to sell its assets to American Exchange Group for $39 million and plans to wind down operations, with shareholder approval pending and proceeds expected to be distributed later in 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"553\"><strong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"312\">Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) &amp; Meta Platforms Inc (META):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Alphabet<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Meta Platforms<\/span><\/span> were summoned by Indonesian regulators over non-compliance with new under-16 social media restrictions, while also facing scrutiny from Australia\u2019s regulator.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"758\"><strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"579\">Amphenol Corp (APH):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Amphenol<\/span><\/span> was initiated with a Buy rating by Jefferies, citing strong long-term sales growth potential and adaptability to future technology shifts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"976\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"784\">Blackstone Inc (BX):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Blackstone<\/span><\/span> sold its Fidere residential portfolio in Spain to Brookfield for about $1.4 billion and is reportedly evaluating a Canary Wharf skyscraper opportunity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1183\"><strong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1019\">Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ:CA):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Canadian Natural Resources<\/span><\/span> had its target raised to C$54 from C$52 by CIBC, reflecting expectations of disciplined capital spending and reduced capex.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1375\"><strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1208\">Chevron Corp (CVX):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chevron<\/span><\/span> reported significant cyclone damage at its Wheatstone LNG facility in Australia, leaving production offline for several weeks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1621\"><strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1413\">Constellation Energy Corp (CEG):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Constellation Energy<\/span><\/span> forecast annual profit below expectations but increased its share buyback authorization to $5 billion amid rising power demand driven by AI and electrification trends.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1807\"><strong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1650\">Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Exxon Mobil<\/span><\/span> workers at its Baton Rouge facility ratified a new four-year labor contract with wage increases of 3.5%\u20134% annually.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1990\"><strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1836\">General Motors Co (GM):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">General Motors<\/span><\/span> is idling its Detroit EV plant and laying off 1,300 workers temporarily due to weak demand for electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2178\"><strong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2022\">JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (JPM):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">JPMorgan Chase<\/span><\/span> plans to expand small business lending by $80 billion over the next decade under its \u201cAmerican Dream Initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2375\"><strong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2214\">McCormick &amp; Company Inc (MKC):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">McCormick &amp; Company<\/span><\/span> is in advanced merger talks with Unilever\u2019s food business in a potential $60 billion Reverse Morris Trust transaction.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2560\"><strong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2402\">Pandora A\/S (PNDORA):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pandora<\/span><\/span> is opening a distribution center in Ontario to reduce exposure to U.S. tariffs impacting its Thailand-made jewelry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2740\"><strong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2585\">Phreesia Inc (PHR):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Phreesia<\/span><\/span> was downgraded to Neutral from Overweight by JPMorgan due to reduced visibility into pharma advertising budgets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2961\"><strong data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2775\">Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF:CA):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sun Life Financial<\/span><\/span> completed acquisitions of remaining stakes in BGO and Crescent Capital for a combined ~C$2.4 billion, resulting in a near-term earnings charge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3120\"><strong data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3000\">Terns Pharmaceuticals Inc (TERN):<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Terns Pharmaceuticals<\/span><\/span> was downgraded to Hold from Buy by Truist following its acquisition by Merck.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3361\"><strong data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3183\">T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) &amp; 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