In a Shocking Twist, Bonds Relive Another Groundhog Day

In a Shocking Twist, Bonds Relive Another Groundhog Day

The present week began on a stronger note thanks to news that came out on Monday regarding a U.S./Iran peace deal being within reach. This time around, it was the fact that Iran's state TV shared a draft of the framework for the memo that serves as the stop-gap peace deal while full details are negotiated. It turns out that this draft wasn't obviously different from the one referenced on Monday, but markets remain cautiously willing to react to the same repackaged news time and again as if repetition increases the chance that the peace deal will eventually become official. Bonds were a bit more skeptical than oil prices, but ultimately ended the day without losing any ground.