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Citi Wealth CIO Kate Moore warns market sentiment has become excessively optimistic despite projecting continued stock gains through year-end, cautioning investors may be underestimating second-half risks including Middle East tensions and persistent inflation pressures that could trigger market correction.

KB Securities maintains KOSPI target of 7,500 points, arguing Trump's predictable negotiation patterns and accelerating AI investment create buying opportunities below 5,300 points despite geopolitical uncertainties, while dismissing stagflation concerns as investment momentum remains strong across global markets.

Wall Street experts view the US-Iran ceasefire as an optimal opportunity to buy stocks at bargain prices, with CIOs recommending allocation to risk-on assets like technology stocks ahead of earnings season, while Alphabet leads the Magnificent Seven in what analysts call a return to growth momentum.

Gold futures plunged over 3% before paring losses as President Trump suspended Iran energy facility attacks, with April delivery contracts settling at $4,409.70 per troy ounce amid easing U.S.-Iran military tensions and falling oil prices, Treasury yields, and dollar.

Wolfe Research warns US stock market hasn't bottomed yet, predicting VIX could rise to 40 amid Iran conflict concerns and private credit market stress, advising investors to avoid increasing risk exposure until capitulation signals emerge.

JPMorgan's trading team shifts to tactically bearish stance on US equities as prospects for early resolution of US-Iran conflict diminish, though firm maintains that fundamental macroeconomic conditions remain supportive of risk assets and tactical bearishness would end if clear exit path emerges
US Treasury prices held steady after a sharp rally, as investors paused amid easing risk-off sentiment following equity and crypto sell-offs; key yields edged lower, with markets awaiting delayed US jobs data and monitoring safe-haven flows.