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Market Digest — 2026-04-08

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Market Snapshot

Index	Close	Change	% Change
S&P 500	6,782.81	+165.96	+2.51%
NASDAQ	22,634.99	+617.14	+2.80%
DOW	47,909.92	+1,325.46	+2.85%
Russell 2000	2,620.46	+75.51	+2.97%
VIX	21.04	-4.70	-18.26%

Breaking News & Macro Events

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Triggers Broad Market Rally — Wall Street / Bloomberg

Trump announced a two-week pause in Iran attacks following a five-week conflict. All four major indices surged over 2.5%, with the VIX collapsing 18%. Oil prices pulled back sharply as shipping costs via the Strait of Hormuz begin to normalize after war-risk premiums soared 1000%. Fed rate cut odds jumped from 14% to 43% on the ceasefire news.

Market Digest — 2026-04-07

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Market Snapshot

Index	Close	Change	% Change
S&P 500	6,616.85	+5.02	+0.08%
NASDAQ	22,017.85	+21.51	+0.10%
DOW	46,584.46	-85.42	-0.18%
Russell 2000	2,544.95	+4.30	+0.17%
VIX	25.78	+1.63	+6.75%

Breaking News & Macro Events

Trump’s Iran Deadline Roils Markets as Oil Surges — CNBC

President Trump gave Iran until 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening military action on power plants and bridges. Oil jumped to $115.85 (+$3.45). Equities recovered late but the VIX spike to 25.78 reflects elevated tail risk. Energy sector +40% YTD as geopolitical oil supply concerns become a structural factor.

Market Digest — 2026-04-06

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Market Snapshot

Index	Close	Change	% Change
S&P 500	6,611.83	+29.14	+0.44%
NASDAQ	21,996.34	+117.16	+0.54%
DOW	46,669.88	+165.21	+0.36%
Russell 2000	2,540.64	+10.60	+0.42%
VIX	24.17	+0.27	+1.13%

Breaking News & Macro Events

Iran Ceasefire Talks: 45-Day Truce Deadline Tuesday — The Street

Markets rallied on reports of a 45-day truce in the Iran conflict, though Iran rejected U.S. talks after the South Pars Gas Field strike and the killing of a Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief. Trump extended the deadline to Tuesday 8pm — failure to reach a deal could reignite oil volatility and risk-off positioning.

Market Digest — 2026-04-03

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Market Snapshot

Index	Close	Change	% Change
S&P 500	6,582.69	+7.37	+0.11%
NASDAQ	21,879.18	+38.23	+0.18%
DOW	46,504.67	-61.07	-0.13%
Russell 2000	2,530.04	+17.67	+0.70%
VIX	23.87	-0.66	-2.69%

Breaking News & Macro Events

Steel, Aluminum, Copper Tariff Adjustments Take Effect April 6 — KPMG

New Section 232 tariff rules go live Sunday: 50% on articles made entirely of steel/aluminum/copper, 25% on derivative articles, 15% on select metal-intensive industrial/grid equipment through 2027. One year after “Liberation Day,” tariffs represent the largest US tax increase as a percentage of GDP since 1993, averaging $1,500 per household in 2026.

Market Digest — 2026-04-01

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Market Snapshot

Index	Close	Change	% Change
S&P 500	6,575.32	+46.80	+0.72%
NASDAQ	21,840.95	+250.32	+1.16%
DOW	46,565.74	+224.23	+0.48%
Russell 2000	2,512.37	+15.99	+0.64%
VIX	24.54	-0.73	-2.89%

Breaking News & Macro Events

S&P 500 Rallies on Iran Ceasefire Hopes — 24/7 Wall St.

President Trump signaled Iran’s president has requested a ceasefire, with the U.S. conditioning agreement on the Strait of Hormuz remaining open. Markets rallied broadly — S&P +0.72%, Nasdaq +1.16%. VIX declined nearly 3% as risk sentiment improved.