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Market Briefing2026-04-22

Market Close Briefing — April 22, 2026

Tech-led rally pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs as Trump's indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire cleared the geopolitical fog, with GE Vernova and Boeing earnings adding fuel.

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Market Briefing2026-04-22

Pre-Market Briefing — April 22, 2026

Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely but maintained the naval blockade — and the IRGC just seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which means oil stays elevated near $90-95/bbl and geopolitical risk premium is not coming out of this market today.

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