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22 April 2026 — Today's Market News — U.S. Stocks Fall 0.63% as Nikkei Hits Record High; Equities Slip as Gold Rises 0.88%

Global markets were mixed as S&P 500 (-0.63%) and Nasdaq (-0.59%) declined, while Nikkei (+0.40%) hit record highs. Gold rose 0.88% to $4,720, oil held near $98.

21 April 2026 — Today's Market News — KOSPI Hits Record High (+2.20%) as AI Chip Rally Outpaces U.S. Equity Dip and Metals Slide

KOSPI surged 2.20% to record highs on AI-driven chip gains, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 dipped. Gold and silver fell as dollar held steady amid geopolitical uncertainty.

17 April 2026 — Today's Market News — Tesla Declines, Nasdaq and S&P 500 Hold Gains

Global markets edged higher as S&P 500 rose 0.26% and Nasdaq gained 0.36%, while Tesla fell 0.78%. Gold held steady and VIX climbed to 18.63, signalling cautious positioning.

16 April 2026 — Today's Market News — Nasdaq Jumps 1.59% as Earnings and Iran Deal Hopes Drive Risk Rally

Equities surge with Nasdaq up 1.59% and S&P 500 gaining 0.80%, driven by strong earnings and easing geopolitical tensions. Gold climbs 0.68% while oil slips 0.25%.

15 April 2026 — Today's Market News — Nasdaq +1.96%, S&P 500 +1.18% as Risk Sentiment Improves on Iran Talk Hopes

Equities rise, gold slips to $4,841, and Brent holds near $94.79 as cautious optimism builds despite ongoing supply risks.

13 April 2026 — Today's Market News — IBM Falls After $17M Settlement as TSMC Eyes $17.1B Profit on AI Demand

Global markets weakened as rising Treasury yields pushed investors out of growth stocks. Oil rebounded at $95.20/bbl amid geopolitical tensions, while TSMC rose on AI chip demand.

09 April 2026 — Today's Market News — Markets Rally Hard: Nasdaq +2.8%, Gold +1.2% as Middle East Risks Intensify

U.S. equities rally sharply with Nasdaq +2.8% and S&P 500 +2.5%, while gold climbs 1.2% amid geopolitical tensions. China lags with SSE Composite down 0.72%.

08 April 2026 — Today's Market News — Ceasefire Shockwaves: Iran Deal Moves Oil Markets as Intel Surges on Terafab Vision

Markets turned more positive after a 2-week U.S.–Iran ceasefire eased wider conflict fears, with oil +0.68% and equities edging higher (Nasdaq +0.10%), while gold slipped −0.55%.

07 April 2026 — Today's Market News — Strait of Hormuz Shockwave: Oil Soars, Currencies Crack, and Markets Brace

Brent crude surged past $109 as Hormuz tensions escalated, while gold slipped and the dollar steadied near 99. Global markets remained defensive amid geopolitical risks and higher-for-longer rate expectations.