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  • Nasdaq, S&P 500 Reach New Record Closing Highs As U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extended April 22, 2026 16:12 ET

    Stocks showed a strong move to the upside during trading on Wednesday, more than offsetting the pullback seen over the two previous sessions. With the upward move, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new record closing highs.

  • U.S. Stocks Showing Strong Move Back To The Upside, Nasdaq Reaches New Record High April 22, 2026 11:01 ET

    Following the weakness seen over the two previous sessions, stocks have shown a strong move back to the upside during trading on Wednesday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has led the way higher, more than offsetting the two-day pullback to reach a new record intraday high. Currently, the major averages are off their highs of the session but still firmly positive.

  • U.S. Stocks May Regain Ground As Trump Extends Ceasefire April 22, 2026 08:54 ET

    Stocks are likely to move to the upside in early trading on Wednesday, regaining ground following the pullback seen over the two previous sessions. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.6 percent. Early buying interest is...

  • Gold Rebounds After US-Iran Ceasefire Extension April 22, 2026 05:56 ET

    Gold traded higher on Wednesday despite stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks, the release of robust U.S. retail sales data and somewhat hawkish comments from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh at a Senate confirmation hearing. Spot gold rebounded to trade 0.8 percent higher at $4,757 an ounce after falling...

  • Oil Extends Gains As Iran Crisis Drags On April 22, 2026 05:34 ET

    Oil prices traded higher on Wednesday as concerns grew that the Middle East conflict could drag on. Brent crude futures were up 0.8 percent at $99.27 a barrel after settling 3.5 percent higher the previous day. WTI crude futures edged up by 0.9 percent to $90.46 after climbing 3 percent on Tuesday....

  • U.S. Stocks Pull Back Further Off Record Highs April 21, 2026 16:13 ET

    Following the modest pullback seen in the previous session, stocks saw further downside over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The major averages initially moved higher but slid firmly into negative territory as the day progressed. The major averages ended the day just off their lows of the session.

  • U.S. Stocks Give Back Ground After Early Move To The Upside April 21, 2026 11:36 ET

    After moving to the upside early in the session, stocks have given back ground over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The major averages have pulled back well off their highs of the session and into negative territory. Currently, the major averages are posting modest losses.

  • U.S. Stocks May Move Back To The Upside In Early Trading April 21, 2026 08:51 ET

    After ending the previous session modestly lower, stocks are likely to move back to the upside in early trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.4 percent. A positive reaction to some of the latest earnings...

  • Gold Dips Below $4800 Ahead Of Warsh's Confirmation Hearing April 21, 2026 05:50 ET

    Gold fell below $4,800 an ounce on Tuesday as investors awaited clarity on U.S.-Iran peace talks. Spot gold dipped 0.8 percent to $4,783.87 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were down 0.6 percent at $4,802.41. Investors pinned hopes for a resolution to the U.S.-Iran war, even as tensions between...

  • Oil Prices Edge Lower As US-Iran Ceasefire Deadline Looms April 21, 2026 05:37 ET

    Oil prices traded lower on Tuesday amid increased hopes that possible fresh talks in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran would lead to a deal. However, the downside remained capped after the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that the ongoing conflict has triggered the world's worst energy crisis...

  • U.S. Stocks Move Modestly Lower Following Last Week's Surge April 20, 2026 16:10 ET

    Following the substantial rally seen last week, stocks saw a modest pullback during trading on Monday. The major averages all moved to the downside, although selling pressure was relatively subdued. The major averages finished the day well off their lows of the session but still in the red.

  • U.S. Stocks Seeing Modest Weakness Following Last Week's Spike April 20, 2026 10:35 ET

    Stocks are seeing modest weakness during trading on Monday, giving back ground following the substantial rally seen in the previous week. The major averages have all moved to the downside, although selling pressure appears relatively subdued. The modest weakness on Wall Street comes amid concerns about the re-escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

  • U.S. Stocks May Give Back Ground Amid Re-Escalation Of U.S.-Iran Tensions April 20, 2026 08:55 ET

    Following the substantial rally seen last week, stocks are likely to give back ground in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.4 percent. Concerns about the re-escalation of tensions between the U.S....

  • Gold Declines As Dollar Gains On Renewed US-Iran Tensions April 20, 2026 05:35 ET

    Gold prices traded below $4,800 an ounce on Monday as the dollar strengthened, and bond yields surged amid uncertainty surrounding the second round of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Spot gold fell 0.8 percent to $4,795 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were down 1.4 percent at...

  • Oil Prices Jump On Renewed US-Iran Tensions April 20, 2026 05:19 ET

    Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent on Monday amid uncertainty surrounding the second round of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Brent crude prices soared over 5 percent toward $96 a barrel while WTI crude futures WTI crude futures surged 6.3 percent to $87.80. The dollar...

Global Economics Weekly Update: April 13 – April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026 15:29 ET
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.