What is the geopolitical risk premium and why does it matter now?

The geopolitical risk premium is the extra discount investors apply to asset prices to reflect war and political uncertainty. When risks rise, multiples compress and funding costs increase. If risks fade, the reverse can occur. With the US pushing for a Ukraine Russia peace deal by June, a credible ceasefire path could reduce that premium. Lower perceived tail risks can support equities, ease volatility, and steady sector leadership, especially in cyclicals and consumer-facing names.

How could a Ukraine Russia peace deal affect energy prices and the S&P 500?

A durable ceasefire would likely reduce precautionary pricing in oil and natural gas, easing input costs for transport, chemicals, and consumer staples. That supports margins and may lift earnings multiples, aiding the S&P 500. Near term, attacks on Ukraine’s grid keep tail risks alive. Markets will weigh headlines against flows in crude and European gas. Confirmation comes from softer volatility, improving breadth, and resilient earnings guidance on energy-sensitive sectors.

What S&P 500 technical levels are most important today?

Key resistance sits near the Bollinger upper band around 6,980 and the 2025 year high of 7,002. First supports are the middle band near 6,866 and the 50-day average at 6,881, then the 200-day near 6,461 on deeper pullbacks. RSI at 57.52 is constructive but not stretched. ATR near 59 points implies typical daily swings. A MACD rollover or RSI above 70 would change the near-term risk-reward.

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^GSPC Today: February 08 — Ukraine June Peace Push Eases Risk Premium

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

Markets are watching the Ukraine Russia peace deal push closely. If Washington helps broker a credible path by June, equities may price a smaller geopolitical risk premium and steadier energy costs. The ^GSPC is at 6,932.31, up 1.97% on the session, with breadth and momentum improving. We explain how a ceasefire track could lift multiples, where key technical levels sit, and what data to watch as fresh strikes on Ukraine’s power grid keep tail risks alive for US investors.