What drives the US stock market?
Earnings, rate decisions, tariffs, and geopolitical risk all move equities. Each row traces a chain of real events that pushed stocks higher or lower, month by month.
Us Stock Market7,230.12▲ 9.9% · 30d · 53 chains
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MAY 1
Closed: +0.29%
🇺🇸 Earnings Release
2026-05-01
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-05-01
Strong earnings reports boost investor confidence, driving stock prices higher.
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STOCKS UP ▲
🕌 Middle East Tensions Decline
2026-05-01
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-05-01
Easing Middle East tensions reduced geopolitical risk, boosting investor confidence and stock prices.
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STOCKS UP ▲
APR 30
Closed: +1.02%
🇺🇸 Ai Capital Expenditure Rise
2026-04-30
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-30
Higher AI spending projections raised concerns about oversupply, causing Meta and Microsoft stocks to fall.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
APR 28
Closed: −0.49%
🇺🇸 Interest Rate Hold
2026-04-28
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-28
The Fed held rates, disappointing markets expecting cuts, leading to stock declines.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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🇺🇸 Diplomacy Setbacks
2026-04-27
🌍 Oil Price Rise
2026-04-27
Stalled peace talks raised supply disruption fears, pushing oil prices higher.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-28
Higher oil prices increase costs for companies, reducing profits and causing stock prices to fall.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 27
🇺🇸 Diplomacy Setbacks
2026-04-27
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-27
Failed peace talks increased geopolitical uncertainty, making investors cautious and pushing stock futures down.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 1 – APR 30, 2026
MAY 1
Closed: +0.01%
🇺🇸 Earnings Release
2026-05-01
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-05-01
Strong earnings reports boost investor confidence, driving stock prices higher.
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STOCKS UP ▲
🕌 Middle East Tensions Decline
2026-05-01
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-05-01
Easing Middle East tensions reduced geopolitical risk, boosting investor confidence and stock prices.
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STOCKS UP ▲
APR 30
Closed: +0.01%
🇺🇸 Ai Capital Expenditure Rise
2026-04-30
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-30
Higher AI spending projections raised concerns about oversupply, causing Meta and Microsoft stocks to fall.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
APR 28
Closed: −0.25%
🇺🇸 Interest Rate Hold
2026-04-28
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-28
The Fed held rates, disappointing markets expecting cuts, leading to stock declines.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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🇺🇸 Diplomacy Setbacks
2026-04-27
🌍 Oil Price Rise
2026-04-27
Stalled peace talks raised supply disruption fears, pushing oil prices higher.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-28
Higher oil prices increase costs for companies, reducing profits and causing stock prices to fall.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 27
Closed: −0.03%
🇺🇸 Diplomacy Setbacks
2026-04-27
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-27
Failed peace talks increased geopolitical uncertainty, making investors cautious and pushing stock futures down.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 24
Closed: +0.8%
🇺🇸 Earnings Rise
2026-04-24
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-24
Strong earnings boost investor confidence, driving stock prices higher.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 23
Closed: −0.41%
🇺🇸 Earnings Report Beat
2026-04-23
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-23
Intel's strong earnings report boosted investor confidence, driving its stock price higher.
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STOCKS UP ▲
🇺🇸 Investment Announcement
2026-04-23
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-23
Intel's investment announcement boosted investor confidence, driving stock prices higher.
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STOCKS UP ▲
🇮🇷 Conflict Escalation
2026-04-23
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-23
Conflict with Iran dims growth outlook, causing stocks to fall.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 22
Closed: +1.05%
🇺🇸 Ceasefire Optimism
2026-04-22
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-22
An extended ceasefire reduces geopolitical risk, making investors more willing to buy stocks.
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STOCKS UP ▲
🇺🇸 Strong Guidance
2026-04-22
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-22
Strong corporate earnings guidance signals future profitability, boosting investor confidence and stock prices.
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STOCKS UP ▲
APR 21
Closed: −0.63%
🇺🇸 Peace Deal Uncertainty
2026-04-21
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-21
Investors worried a US-Iran peace deal would not be reached, causing them to sell stocks.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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🇺🇸 Military Strike
2026-04-20
🌍 Fuel Price Rise
2026-04-20
US military action against Iran disrupted oil shipping routes, reducing supply and pushing prices higher.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-21
Higher energy prices raise costs and inflation fears, hurting corporate profits and economic growth.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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🇺🇸 Investment Pledge
2026-04-21
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-21
Amazon's large investment pledge boosted investor confidence, lifting its stock price.
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STOCKS UP ▲
APR 20
Closed: −0.24%
🇺🇸 Ceasefire Optimism
2026-04-20
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-20
Extending the ceasefire reduced fears of conflict, making investors more confident in stocks.
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STOCKS UP ▲
🇺🇸 Military Strike
2026-04-20
🇮🇷 Shipping Disruption
2026-04-20
The US military strike on an Iranian ship caused Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-20
Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of oil supply disruption, causing U.S. stock futures to fall.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 19
Closed: +1.2%
🇮🇷 Geopolitical Tension Rise
2026-04-19
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-19
Geopolitical tensions increase investor uncertainty, causing them to sell stocks.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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🇺🇸 Shipping Disruption
2026-04-19
🇮🇷 Shipping Disruption
2026-04-19
The US blockade of Iranian ports caused Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-19
The strait closure disrupted oil trade, raising fears of higher inflation and slower growth, which hurt investor confidence in U.S. markets.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 17
Closed: +1.2%
🇺🇸 Earnings Guidance Decline
2026-04-17
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-17
Netflix's stock fell because its earnings guidance disappointed investors.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
🇺🇸 Diplomatic Negotiation Progress
2026-04-17
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-17
Optimism over U.S.-Iran peace talks boosted U.S. stock futures, which limited the decline in New Zealand stocks.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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🇺🇸 War De-Escalation
2026-04-14
🌍 Oil Price Decline
2026-04-14
Expectations of a ceasefire and possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on oil prices.
🌍 Macroeconomic Outlook Improvement
2026-04-17
Lower oil prices reduce costs for businesses and consumers, boosting economic growth prospects.
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-17
Improving economic conditions boost investor confidence, leading to higher stock prices.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇮🇷 Nuclear Program Shutdown
2026-04-17
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-17
The likelihood of Iran shutting down its nuclear program eased energy supply fears, boosting investor confidence and stock prices.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 16
Closed: +0.26%
🇺🇸 Peace Negotiation Expectation
2026-04-16
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-16
Hopes for US-Iran peace talks lifted investor sentiment, boosting stock prices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇺🇸 Earnings Rise
2026-04-16
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-16
PepsiCo's better-than-expected earnings report boosted investor confidence, lifting its stock price and contributing to broader market gains.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇮🇱 War De-Escalation
2026-04-16
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-16
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon reduced geopolitical risk, boosting investor confidence in US stocks.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 15
Closed: +0.8%
🇺🇸 Negotiation Optimism
2026-04-15
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-15
Optimism about US-Iran talks boosted investor confidence, pushing stock prices higher.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 14
Closed: +1.18%
🕌 War De-Escalation
2026-04-14
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-14
Investors became optimistic about potential Middle East peace talks, which boosted US stock futures.
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STOCKS UP ▲
🕌 Diplomatic Negotiation Progress
2026-04-14
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-14
Investors became optimistic about potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, leading to higher stock prices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 13
Closed: +1.02%
🇺🇸 War De-Escalation
2026-04-10
🌍 Oil Price Decline
2026-04-10
A ceasefire reduced conflict risk, lowering oil prices as supply fears eased.
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-13
Lower oil prices reduce business costs and inflation fears, boosting investor confidence in stocks.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇺🇸 Diplomacy Setbacks
2026-04-13
🇺🇸 Shipping Disruption
2026-04-13
Failed US-Iran talks led to a US military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-13
A military blockade of a key shipping route raises energy costs and inflation fears, making stocks less attractive.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
🇺🇸 Earnings Rise
2026-04-03
🇺🇸 Interest Rate Cut Expectation
2026-04-03
Strong job growth reduces pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-08
Easing inflation concerns from lower oil prices strengthened expectations for Fed rate cuts, which pushed yields down.
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-13
Lower interest rates make stocks more attractive compared to bonds, boosting stock prices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇮🇷 Negotiation Announcement
2026-04-13
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-13
Investors hoped a US-Iran deal would reduce oil prices and yields, boosting stock prices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇮🇷 Negotiation Resumption
2026-04-13
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-13
Investors hope renewed US-Iran talks will reduce oil prices and yields, boosting stock prices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 10
Closed: −0.11%
🇮🇱 Military Strike
2026-04-09
🌍 Ceasefire Uncertainty
2026-04-09
Israel's intense airstrikes on Lebanon increased geopolitical tensions, making the ceasefire fragile.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-10
Investors worry that a fragile ceasefire might break down, causing stock futures to dip.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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🌍 Diplomatic Negotiation Progress
2026-04-10
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-10
Progress in US-Iran diplomacy eased fears of energy inflation, boosting investor confidence in US stocks.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 9
Closed: +0.62%
🌍 Ceasefire Fragility
2026-04-09
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-09
Fragility in the US-Iran ceasefire reduced optimism about lower energy prices, causing US stock futures to decline.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
🇮🇱 Diplomatic Negotiation Progress
2026-04-09
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-09
Israel's openness to talks eased geopolitical fears, boosting investor confidence in US stocks.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 8
Closed: +2.51%
🇺🇸 Military Strike Delay
2026-04-08
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-08
Delaying military action reduces geopolitical risk, boosting investor confidence and stock prices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🌍 War De-Escalation
2026-04-08
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-08
A ceasefire between Iran and the US reduced geopolitical risk, boosting investor confidence in stocks.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 7
Closed: +0.08%
🇺🇸 Military Strike
2026-04-07
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-07
Investors fear that escalating military threats could disrupt markets and energy supplies.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 6
Closed: +0.44%
🕌 War De-Escalation
2026-04-06
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-06
Hopes for a Middle East ceasefire lifted investor sentiment, leading to higher stock prices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇺🇸 Large-Cap Tech Stock Rise
2026-04-06
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-06
Large-cap tech stocks like Alphabet and Amazon rose, lifting the overall stock market indexes.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇺🇸 Military Objective Achievement
2026-04-01
🕌 Diplomatic Negotiation Progress
2026-04-01
The US achieving its military objectives raised hopes for reduced tensions and potential diplomatic talks.
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-06
Ceasefire hopes in the Middle East improved investor sentiment, causing US stock futures to rise.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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APR 3
Closed: +0.11%
🇺🇸 Tariff Rise
2026-04-03
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-03
Trump's tariff threats on drugs and metals made investors cautious, causing stock futures to fall.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
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APR 2
Closed: +0.11%
🇺🇸 Military Strike
2026-04-02
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Rise
2026-04-02
War escalation raises inflation fears, pushing investors to demand higher yields on government bonds.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-02
Rising Treasury yields increase borrowing costs, making stocks less attractive compared to bonds.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
🇺🇸 Fund Redemption Request
2026-04-02
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-02
Redemption requests forced Blue Owl to cap fund liquidations, causing its stock to drop sharply.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
APR 1
Closed: +0.72%
🇺🇸 Guidance Decline
2026-04-01
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-04-01
Nike's stock fell because the company gave weak future earnings guidance.
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STOCKS DOWN ▼
🇺🇸 Military Strike
2026-04-01
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-01
Threats of war escalation boosted risk sentiment, lifting stock indices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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🇮🇷 Ceasefire Request
2026-04-01
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-04-01
Iran's ceasefire request reduced geopolitical risk, boosting investor confidence and lifting US stock prices.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
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STOCKS UP ▲
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MAR 31
Closed: +2.91%
🇺🇸 Presidential Address
2026-03-31
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-03-31
Stock futures rose in anticipation of President Trump's upcoming address on Iran.
STOCKS UP ▲
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🇺🇸 Military Strike
2026-03-31
🌍 Fuel Price Rise
2026-03-31
Escalating Middle East tensions and threats to Iran's oil infrastructure raised fears of supply disruptions, pushing crude prices higher.
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-03-31
Higher oil prices raise inflation and growth concerns, making stocks less attractive.
🇺🇸 Military Strike
2026-03-27
🌍 Fuel Price Rise
2026-03-27
Increased military deployment fears in the Middle East raise concerns about oil supply disruptions, pushing prices higher.
🇺🇸 Interest Rate Cut Expectation
2026-03-27
Higher energy prices reduce the likelihood of the Fed cutting interest rates.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-03-31
Expectations of lower interest rates make existing bonds more attractive, pushing their yields down.
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-03-31
Lower interest rates reduce borrowing costs, making stocks more attractive to investors.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
STOCKS UP ▲
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🇺🇸 Dovish Central Bank Comments
2026-03-31
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-03-31
Dovish Fed comments signal lower interest rates, which boosts stock prices.
STOCKS UP ▲
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🇺🇸 Credit Cost Decline
2026-03-31
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-03-31
Lower borrowing costs make stocks more attractive to investors.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
STOCKS UP ▲
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🇮🇷 Political De-Escalation Signal
2026-03-31
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-03-31
Investors bought stocks because reduced Middle East tensions lower oil price and inflation risks.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
STOCKS UP ▲
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🇺🇸 War De-Escalation
2026-03-31
🇮🇷 War De-Escalation
2026-03-31
The US suspending attacks on Iran reduces immediate conflict, creating conditions for potential peace talks.
STOCKS UP ▲
2026-03-31
Hopes that Iran might end the war reduced uncertainty, making investors more willing to buy US stocks.
🇺🇸 Treasury Yield Decline
2026-04-16
A record S&P 500 stock index reduced investor demand for safe assets, pushing mortgage rates lower.
STOCKS UP ▲
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MAR 30
Closed: −0.39%
🕌 Conflict Escalation
2026-03-30
STOCKS DOWN ▼
2026-03-30
Middle East tensions escalated, causing investors to sell US stock futures due to market uncertainty.
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