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Stocks•6 April 2026•

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US Stocks Extend Winning Streak to Fourth Day as Risk Appetite Returns

Key Facts

1The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted their fourth consecutive daily gains.

Major U.S. stock indices closed higher, marking a four-day winning streak for both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. This positive momentum is being driven by specific reports of a ceasefire involving Iran, which has significantly boosted investor risk appetite. Simultaneously, oil prices are plunging on hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, further supporting the equity rally by easing energy cost concerns. From a technical perspective, S&P 500 futures are now targeting a key breakout above the 50-day Moving Average (MA). This shift suggests that markets are successfully navigating geopolitical shocks and refocusing on fundamental growth drivers. Analysts believe this recovery indicates a stabilization of overall market sentiment following a period of intense volatility.

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Version 2about 4 hours ago

What changed: The story was updated to include S&P 500 futures targeting a 50-day MA breakout and the sharp decline in oil prices linked to ceasefire reports and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Version 1about 12 hours ago

What changed: The story was updated to identify optimism regarding a U.S.-Iran deal as a primary market driver, moving beyond general mentions of de-escalation.