Financial Markets Blog
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Tech Rallies, Iran Diplomacy Sparks Optimism: April 24, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge to record highs on April 24, 2026, as tech stocks rally and Iran peace talk developments spark market optimism amid rising inflation data.
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Markets Slip as Iran Tensions Escalate and Unemployment Hits 11.1% — April 23, 2026
U.S. stocks decline as unemployment rises to 11.1%, Middle East tensions escalate over Iran, and mixed inflation data leaves investors seeking safety.
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Markets Surge to Record Highs as Iran Ceasefire Extension Sparks Rally – April 22, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs as Iran ceasefire extension, strong retail sales, and improving unemployment data fuel a broad market rally on April 22, 2026.
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Markets Slip on Geopolitical Jitters as Regional Banks Deliver Strong Earnings: April 21, 2026
U.S. markets declined on April 21, 2026, as U.S.-Iran tensions overshadowed strong regional bank earnings and mixed inflation data.
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Markets Tread Water as Iran Tensions and Hormuz Disruptions Dominate Monday Trading — April 20, 2026
Wall Street edges lower as Strait of Hormuz disruptions and U.S.-Iran tensions overshadow strong regional bank earnings and mixed inflation data on April 20, 2026.
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Markets Surge as Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz: April 17, 2026 Market Briefing
Wall Street posts strong gains as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, easing geopolitical fears while banks beat earnings expectations despite 50 days of conflict.
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