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Stocks Rally as War De-Escalation Hopes Lift Risk Appetite

Global equities rallied to record highs as hopes grew that the US and Iran were nearing a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears around energy supply and inflation.

Stocks Hit Records as Middle East Tensions Ease

Markets regained footing Tuesday as signs the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains intact helped ease fears of a broader conflict and pushed investors back into risk assets.

Oil Shock Knocks Stocks From Highs

Stocks finished lower Monday as a sharp rise in oil prices shifted investor focus from strong earnings momentum to geopolitical and inflation risk.

Stocks Close April at Records as Growth and Earnings Offset Inflation Worries

Stocks rallied to record highs to close out April, capping the strongest month for major indexes in years as investors focused on resilient economic growth, solid corporate earnings, and continued AI-driven investment.

Fed Split and Oil Shock Keep Markets on Edge

Markets were mixed as investors digested a more divided Federal Reserve, rising Treasury yields, and escalating Middle East risks that pushed oil sharply higher.

AI Concerns Knock Tech Lower as Oil Adds Inflation Pressure

Stocks ended lower Tuesday as renewed concerns over AI monetization and infrastructure spending weighed on technology shares ahead of a heavy slate of megacap earnings.

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