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Citadel Securities: Equity Rally Has Room to Run Despite Two-Month Surge

Citadel Securities strategists believe U.S. stock markets could continue climbing even after gaining double digits over the past two months. This view defies typical market exhaustion patterns. The firm's analysis suggests investors may be underestimating the probability of a Strait of Hormuz reopening, which could trigger relief across financial markets. Equities have been volatile as traders weigh geopolitical tensions affecting global energy flows. A diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran would likely boost stocks toward record levels while supporting bonds. Energy markets cooled as participants bet on a potential resolution to regional conflicts. Citadel's outlook indicates room for further equity appreciation, particularly if shipping lanes reopen and supply-chain pressures ease.