{"id":61472,"date":"2026-04-30T22:38:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels\/61472\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T22:38:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:38:20","slug":"us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels\/61472\/","title":{"rendered":"US Terminates Iran Combat Operations Under War Powers Resolution as Strategic Petroleum Reserve Releases 92.5 Million Barrels"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels\/61472\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels\/61472\/#Geopolitical_Shifts_Iran_Operations_End_Amid_NATO_Warnings\" >Geopolitical Shifts: Iran Operations End Amid NATO Warnings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels\/61472\/#Energy_and_Commodities_Massive_SPR_Release_to_Support_Markets\" >Energy and Commodities: Massive SPR Release to Support Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels\/61472\/#Japanese_Markets_Yields_Fall_as_Marubeni_Launches_Buyback\" >Japanese Markets: Yields Fall as Marubeni Launches Buyback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels\/61472\/#Tech_and_AI_Huawei_and_Xiaomi_Report_Strong_Growth\" >Tech and AI: Huawei and Xiaomi Report Strong Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-terminates-iran-combat-operations-under-war-powers-resolution-as-strategic-petroleum-reserve-releases-92-5-million-barrels\/61472\/#US_Housing_The_%22Empty_Home%22_Tax_Trap\" >U.S. Housing: The &quot;Empty Home&quot; Tax Trap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The U.S. has officially terminated combat operations against Iran<\/strong> that began in February 2026, citing the <strong>War Powers Resolution<\/strong>, though military officials have reportedly briefed President Trump on &quot;final blow&quot; strike options if hostilities resume.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The U.S. Department of Energy will lend 92.5 million barrels<\/strong> from the <strong>Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)<\/strong> to energy companies to stabilize supply chains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marubeni (<a href=\"\/stock\/8002\">8002<\/a>)<\/strong> announced a major <strong>60 billion yen share buyback<\/strong> (up to 1.2% of stock) as Japanese government bond (JGB) yields across the curve retreated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Huawei<\/strong> expects its <strong>AI chip revenue to surge by at least 60%<\/strong> this year, according to the Financial Times, highlighting the rapid expansion of China&#39;s domestic semiconductor industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Australia\u2019s Producer Price Index (PPI)<\/strong> cooled to <strong>3.0% YoY in Q1<\/strong>, down from 3.5%, suggesting a potential easing of inflationary pressures in the Asia-Pacific region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Shifts_Iran_Operations_End_Amid_NATO_Warnings\"><\/span>Geopolitical Shifts: Iran Operations End Amid NATO Warnings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The United States has declared an end to active combat operations against <strong>Iran<\/strong> under the <strong>War Powers Resolution<\/strong>, effective May 1, 2026. A senior U.S. official confirmed that the mission, which commenced in February, has reached its legal termination point. However, tensions remain high as <strong>Fox News<\/strong> reports that <strong>U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper<\/strong> has briefed <strong>President Donald J. Trump<\/strong> on a suite of &quot;final blow&quot; strike options should the administration decide to resume military action.<\/p>\n<p>Simultaneously, European and <strong>NATO<\/strong> officials are expressing grave concerns regarding potential shifts in American foreign policy. In statements to <strong>Politico<\/strong>, officials warned that any reduction or withdrawal of U.S. forces from <strong>Europe<\/strong> would be an &quot;unwise move&quot; that would come at a &quot;heavy cost&quot; to regional security. These developments have kept safe-haven demand active, though <em><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/metal\/gold\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"gold price today\">gold prices<\/a> remained steady as the stagnation of Middle East diplomacy continues to weigh on investor sentiment.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_and_Commodities_Massive_SPR_Release_to_Support_Markets\"><\/span>Energy and Commodities: Massive SPR Release to Support Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a significant move to bolster domestic energy security, the United States announced it will lend <strong>92.5 million barrels of crude oil<\/strong> from the <strong>Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)<\/strong> to energy companies. This massive liquidity injection into the oil market is intended to mitigate supply volatility. <em>Market analysts suggest the move is a preemptive strike against potential price spikes following the recent period of regional instability.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In the currency and metals markets, the <strong>Australian Dollar<\/strong> weakened as persistent Middle East tensions bolstered the <strong>U.S. Dollar<\/strong>. Meanwhile, <strong>Gold<\/strong> prices held firm but lacked upward momentum, as traders balanced the end of formal U.S. combat operations against the lack of a long-term diplomatic breakthrough in the region.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japanese_Markets_Yields_Fall_as_Marubeni_Launches_Buyback\"><\/span>Japanese Markets: Yields Fall as Marubeni Launches Buyback<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Japanese financial markets saw a notable decline in yields on Friday. The <strong>20-year JGB yield dropped 2.5 basis points to 3.370%<\/strong>, while the <strong>2-year yield fell to 1.385%<\/strong>. The Japanese government also moved to manage its debt, offering <strong>4.6 trillion yen in T-bills<\/strong> and <strong>0.25 trillion yen in CPI-linked 10-year bonds<\/strong> with a 0.600% coupon.<\/p>\n<p>Against this backdrop of falling yields, <strong>Marubeni (<a href=\"\/stock\/8002\">8002<\/a>)<\/strong> announced it would increase its share buyback program to <strong>60 billion yen<\/strong>. The trading giant aims to repurchase up to <strong>1.2% of its outstanding stock<\/strong>, a move that reflects strong corporate balance sheets despite the <em>Yen&#39;s continued weakness.<\/em> Japan&#39;s top currency official, <strong>Masato Kanda<\/strong>, notably declined to comment on whether the government has recently intervened in the foreign exchange market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_and_AI_Huawei_and_Xiaomi_Report_Strong_Growth\"><\/span>Tech and AI: Huawei and Xiaomi Report Strong Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the technology sector, <strong>Huawei<\/strong> is projecting a massive <strong>60% jump in AI chip revenue<\/strong> for the current year. This growth underscores the company&#39;s successful pivot toward domestic AI infrastructure amid ongoing international trade restrictions. In the automotive space, <strong>Xiaomi (<a href=\"\/stock\/XIACY\">XIACY<\/a>)<\/strong> reported a robust performance for its electric vehicle division, delivering more than <strong>30,000 EVs<\/strong> in the Chinese domestic market during April alone.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>OpenAI<\/strong> is facing internal scrutiny. The company\u2019s <strong>CFO<\/strong> recently pushed back against reports suggesting that the AI powerhouse is missing its internal sales and user growth targets. The defense comes as competition in the generative AI space intensifies from both domestic U.S. rivals and international players like Huawei.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Housing_The_%22Empty_Home%22_Tax_Trap\"><\/span>U.S. Housing: The &quot;Empty Home&quot; Tax Trap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new report from the <strong>New York Times<\/strong> highlights a growing crisis in the U.S. real estate market, noting that <strong>millions of Americans are refusing to sell empty homes<\/strong>. The primary deterrent is the fear of <strong>high capital gains taxes<\/strong> on sales, which has led to a &quot;lock-in effect&quot; for secondary properties. This trend is further constraining housing inventory, keeping prices elevated despite broader economic fluctuations and <em>stagnant diplomatic conditions abroad affecting general consumer confidence.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways The U.S. has officially terminated combat operations against Iran that began in February 2026, citing the War Powers 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