Financial market volatility intensifies! Trump delays strike on Iranian energy facilities until April 6th, Nasdaq falls into technical pullback.

After the closing of the US stock market on Thursday, US President Trump announced that the deadline for a strike on Iranian energy facilities will be delayed again by 10 days until April 6th. This new deadline quickly became a focus of global market attention. Trump stated that negotiations with Iran were "progressing very well," and therefore he decided to extend the deadline for the suspension of attacks. This is the second time in recent times the deadline has been extended, bringing a brief relief to the tense energy market. However, the market generally believes that this move is more about buying time for diplomatic mediation rather than a substantial reduction in conflict risk. Previously, due to uncertainty over the prospects of negotiations and expectations of escalating conflict, international oil prices fluctuated significantly, with Brent crude briefly rising above $108 per barrel, putting pressure on global stock and bond markets simultaneously. After the announcement of the extension, some market declines have eased, but overall risk sentiment remains cautious. At the same time, financial market volatility has increased significantly. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell by about 2.4% on Thursday, accumulating a nearly 11% decline from its historical high in October last year, confirming its entry into a technical correction range. This is the most severe decline since April 2025, when Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff policy caused turmoil in global markets. Analysts point out that this round of decline highlights the vulnerability of tech stocks in the background of rising macro uncertainty, including leading companies such as Microsoft Corporation, Alphabet, and NVIDIA Corporation, which were previously driven by the AI boom and are now facing pressure on valuation corrections. On an individual stock level, Meta Platforms fell by 7.96% on Thursday, becoming one of the key factors dragging down the Nasdaq. The market is concerned about its legal responsibility regarding issues with teenage users, which may force it to make significant adjustments to its advertising business model. Overall, the Nasdaq has fallen by about 8% so far this year and has dropped to its lowest point since September 2025. Investors are re-evaluating whether the current market decline is a temporary correction like in 2025, or a longer-term risk repricing caused by political conflicts like with GEO Group Inc. On the political front with GEO Group Inc, Iran has rejected the ceasefire conditions proposed by the US and has made demands including war reparations, cessation of attacks, and control of the Strait of Hormuz. This strait accounts for about one-fifth of global oil and LNG transportation, and its passage directly affects global energy supply. Meanwhile, the US is still increasing military deployments. The White House has ordered a deployment of troops in the Middle East, indicating that there is still a risk of escalation in the situation. Trump also stated that current military actions are "ahead of schedule," and the overall operation may last for several weeks.