US Extends Iran Ceasefire, Boosting Stock Markets

Stock markets in the US rose as President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 all posted gains, with the Nasdaq reaching a new record high. The move came after talks between the US and Iran were called off, and the US maintained its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

By Rich Asplund Wed, April 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM GMT+3 7 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

US Extends Iran Ceasefire, Boosting Stock Markets

Tickers: $BA $DIA $GEV $ORCL $PANW $PYPL $QQQ $SPY

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