⚠️ Pre-Market Alert — 2026-04-08
Overnight Developments
Trump Suspends Iran Attacks for 2 Weeks; Iran Agrees to Open Strait of Hormuz — CNBC
The US and Iran reached a temporary de-escalation overnight. Trump suspended planned strikes for two weeks, and Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices collapsed 13–14%, with WTI falling to ~$97 and Brent to ~$95, erasing weeks of geopolitical risk premium. Global markets surged on the relief rally while US tech/growth stocks face rotation pressure. Affected sectors: Energy, Defense, Transportation, Financials
⚠️ Pre-Market Alert — 2026-04-07
Overnight Developments
Iran-Israel Escalation & Strait of Hormuz Closure — PBS News / UN News
Israel struck Iran’s largest petrochemical complex, killing 5+ people. Trump issued an ultimatum threatening power grid attacks by Tuesday 8pm ET. The Strait of Hormuz remains functionally closed to commercial shipping, and the UN warns of “wider war” risk with catastrophic global implications. U.S. Special Forces also successfully extracted a second downed F-15E pilot from Iran, underscoring the depth of direct military engagement.
⚠️ Pre-Market Alert — 2026-04-06
Overnight Developments
U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down by Iran; Military Conflict Escalates — Multiple Sources
Iranian forces shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet in Iranian airspace, and a U.S. A-10 Warthog crashed near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by anti-aircraft fire. One crew member was rescued. This marks a significant escalation in direct U.S.-Iran military engagement entering its second month. Affected sectors: Defense, Energy, Aerospace, Transportation
Strait of Hormuz Maritime Traffic Down 95% — UN News
The UN Secretary-General warned the world is “on the edge of a wider war.” Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped 95% over the past month, creating severe energy supply chain disruption. Over 1.1 million displaced in Lebanon. Affected sectors: Energy, Global Trade, Transportation
⚠️ Pre-Market Alert — 2026-04-02
Overnight Developments
Iran Strikes Regional Targets Amid Diplomatic Signals — Multiple Sources
Iran conducted major missile and drone strikes on regional targets including Kuwait airport (fuel storage fire), a tanker in Qatar, and injuries reported in Kuwait. Simultaneously, Iranian President Pezeshkian released a letter to Americans suggesting diplomatic engagement remains possible — a potential off-ramp amid active kinetic operations. Oil surged with Brent crude up ~6.6% to approximately $108/barrel. Affected sectors: Energy, Shipping, Defense