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Stocks, Bonds Slide As Ceasefire Hopes Fade It's Day 27 of the war: stocks and bonds fell globally as ceasefire optimism fades given mixed messages on progress toward ending the war in Iran and growing uncertainty over Iran’s willingness to engage in talks about a ceasefire in the Middle East sent oil prices higher. Futures gapped lower just after 5am ET, when Axios reported that the Pentagon is developing military options for a “final blow” in Iran that could include ground troops.  Trump urged Iran “to get serious” before it was too late...

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Trump Says Americans Opposed To Iran War Are 'Foolish', Affirms 'Final' Tuesday Deadline After Iran Again Rejects Ceasefire Summary:  A Sunday night Axios report on a US-proposed 45-day ceasefire has by Monday morning been rejected by Iran, which later on Monday issued a 10-point letter via Pakistan.  Israel strikes large petrochemical plant at South Pars, which is responsible for half of the country’s petrochemical production. Trump reaffirms Tuesday deadline before vital infrastructure gets attacked as 'final', calls Americans opposed to Iran war 'foolish' - saying it's all about Tehran not getting a nuke. Trump warned...