Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Amid Oil Market Tensions
President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a move that could ripple into global markets and the U.S. economy within days.
The announcement signals a possible pause in a widening regional conflict, but early reactions suggest uncertainty over whether the deal is fully confirmed or enforceable.
According to Reuters and Axios, Trump said the agreement followed direct conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, with the ceasefire expected to begin at 5 p.m. ET.
But Axios reported Lebanese officials were caught off guard, and previous statements from Israel indicated no formal ceasefire had been reached, raising questions about coordination and compliance.
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“I had excellent conversations with both leaders,” Trump said in a statement announcing the deal.
The economic stakes are immediate. The conflict has been tied to instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, and any sustained ceasefire could ease energy prices, lower inflation pressure, and stabilize U.S. markets.
If the truce holds, analysts expect short-term relief in oil prices and improved investor confidence. If it collapses, renewed fighting could quickly drive energy costs higher and disrupt supply chains.
The next test will be whether all parties, including Hezbollah, adhere to the agreement and whether negotiations expand into a longer-term settlement.
For now, markets and policymakers are watching for confirmation on the ground.
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