VUG is trading 1.7% up today as President Trump signals a willingness to negotiate with Iran, easing fears of a sustained Strait of Hormuz blockade and oil price escalation.
- The broader market is gaining ground on de-escalation optimism, with the S&P 500 up 1.28% and the NASDAQ rising 1.67%.
- Growth stocks are recovering as risk sentiment improves and concerns over energy-driven inflation moderate after facing significant geopolitical headwinds.