Market Close Briefing — April 22, 2026
Markets closed mixed as earnings season heats up and Fed speakers walk back rate cut expectations. S&P 500 held key support while tech led the recovery off morning lows.
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Markets closed mixed as earnings season heats up and Fed speakers walk back rate cut expectations. S&P 500 held key support while tech led the recovery off morning lows.
Futures point to a cautious open as earnings season enters its busiest week. Europe mixed overnight, Asia closed higher on China stimulus hopes. Key economic data on deck.
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