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08 April 2026
Australias stock market anticipates a half-percent drop as global shares surge following Trumps two-week ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict. Oil prices plummet, sparking a worldwide market rally. US indexes soar, with the S&P 500 up 2.5%, the Dow up 1,257 points, and the Nasdaq up 2.9%. Asian markets also surge, with the Kospi up 6.9% and the Nikkei up 5.4%. Traders cheer lower oil prices, but caution remains due to stocks not fully recovering and oil prices still high. Gas prices in the US reach over $4.16 per gallon, impacting everyday people and potentially causing broader inflation. Bond yields dip, with the ten-year Treasury at 4.28%, raising hopes for a Fed rate cut next year. All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz, where Irans actions could drive oil prices higher and threaten the ceasefire. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f8700daa4c04835
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