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April 2026

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April 2026

April 21, 2026

A slew of strong corporate earnings lifted stocks, which also rose as oil dropped on hopes Iran will join talks with the US to end a war that has rattled global markets, jeopardizing the outlook for global economic growth.

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April 20, 2026

A rally in oil drove stocks lower as a turbulent weekend in the Middle East cast doubt on prospects for peace talks between the US and Iran before their fragile ceasefire deal expires on Tuesday.

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April 17, 2026

Equities climbed after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for commercial traffic, prompting traders to take on more risk after an extraordinary rally.

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April 10, 2026

The first inflation snapshot of the spike in energy costs matched expectations, driving stocks higher ahead of this weekend’s planned peace talks between the US and Iran.

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April 9, 2026

A jump in oil prices dragged down stocks as optimism over the US-Iran truce faded, with both sides accusing each other of violating the deal announced after almost six weeks of fighting.

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April 8, 2026

A wave of optimism swept through global markets, lifting stocks and bonds, and sparking the biggest drop in oil prices in years after the US and Iran reached a temporary ceasefire deal.

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April 7, 2026

Stocks fell and oil rose on concern the war in the Middle East is intensifying ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire deal.

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April 6, 2026

US stock futures fluctuated and crude oil dipped as investors focused their attention on a report of a push to secure a potential ceasefire in the war in Iran.

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April 3, 2026

US Treasury bonds fell after a stronger-than-forecast reading on March employment prompted traders to pare bets on interest-rate cuts.

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April 2, 2026

Stocks and bonds fell while oil prices climbed after a speech from President Donald Trump did little to reassure investors that the war in the Middle East was nearing a swift resolution.

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April 1, 2026

US stocks opened higher as optimism grew that the war in the Middle East is nearing a conclusion, pulling Brent briefly below $100 a barrel.

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