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Macro EconomyUpdated×3•Originally published 14 April 2026•Updated 16 April 2026•

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S&P 500 Breaches 7,000 Milestone as Investors Bet on End to Iran Conflict

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Key Facts

1Analysts expect US corporations to deliver bumper earnings, driven by a weak dollar.

2The Trump administration’s tax and spending plans are expected to boost corporate profits.

3These positive forecasts come despite the ongoing uncertainty resulting from the conflict with Iran.

about 2 months ago

Version History

Version 3about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to include the start of the Q1 2026 earnings season, noting Goldman Sachs reporting before JPMorgan for the first time since 2018 and projections for double-digit earnings growth.

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to incorporate the Federal Reserve's Beige Book findings, which highlighted rising energy costs and business uncertainty despite modest economic growth.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect the S&P 500 hitting a historic 7,000-point milestone, the reversal of war-related losses, and growing investor bets on the conflict with Iran ending.

The S&P 500 has achieved a historic milestone by breaching the 7,000-point mark for the first time, bolstered by broader market optimism. The Q1 2026 earnings season kicked off with a rare shift in schedule, as Goldman Sachs reported ahead of JPMorgan Chase for the first time since 2018. Corporate earnings for the quarter are projected to see double-digit growth, even as analysts note a visibility gap in long-term market outlooks. While the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book introduced a cautious tone regarding geopolitical uncertainty and energy costs, US economic activity remains resilient. The combination of the Trump administration's fiscal initiatives and a weaker US dollar continues to support corporate profitability. Investors are now focused on whether the initial earnings momentum can withstand persistent inflationary pressures.