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Trump Says Ceasefire Extension 'Highly Unlikely.' Nasdaq Snaps 13-Day Streak. VIX Actually Falls.
Weekend escalation — reclosed Hormuz, seized Iranian ship — was supposed to get walked back at today's Islamabad round. Instead Trump told Bloomberg an extension past Wednesday is 'highly unlikely' and confirmed Hormuz stays blockaded until a deal is finalized. Iran officially declined to commit to a second round, citing US 'ceasefire violations.' Despite that, S&P closed just -0.24% at 7,109.14, Dow flat, Nasdaq -0.26% to 24,404 (snapping a 13-day streak — longest since 1992), and VIX actually FELL to 17.48 from Friday's 17.94. Gold -0.51% to $4,809. Brent $95.22, WTI near $89. Ceasefire cliff is now 48 hours away and the tape looks asleep. Risk stays RED, leaning CRITICAL. Deployment remains parked.
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