Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Nine straight sessions green. S&P 500 within 1% of its all-time high. The tape is begging for a reason to pause -- but earnings keep delivering.
Tuesday was another strong session. The S&P 500 closed at 6,967 (+1.18%), the Nasdaq surged 1.96% to 23,639, and the Dow added 318 points. The rally was powered by tech (Oracle/Bloom Energy partnership), Iran deal optimism, and a PPI report that came in far cooler than feared on core measures. JPMorgan beat earnings estimates handily (EPS $5.94 vs $5.46 est.) despite trimming NII guidance. Citigroup crushed it (EPS $3.06 vs $2.63 est.). Wells Fargo barely beat on EPS but missed revenue. This morning: Bank of America and Morgan Stanley report before the bell, ASML already delivered a strong beat (revenue EUR 8.8B, raised full-year guidance), and quantum computing stocks are flying on DARPA contracts. Futures are flat -- consolidation after a 9-session winning streak.
1. Market Snapshot
US Futures (pre-market, approximately 6:00 AM ET)
| Contract | Level | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (ES) | ~7,001 | -0.06% (-4 pts) | Flat. Consolidating after 9 of last 10 sessions green. Within 1% of all-time high. |
| Nasdaq 100 (NQ) | ~25,979 | -0.07% (-18 pts) | Flat. ASML beat helping semis; quantum stocks surging. |
| Dow (YM) | ~48,723 | -0.07% (-32 pts) | Flat. BAC and MS earnings this morning will set direction. |
| Russell 2000 (RTY) | ~2,716 | -0.08% (-2 pts) | Small caps still elevated from multi-day rally. |
| VIX | 18.36 | -0.02 pts | Essentially unchanged. Below 20 = neutral. Fear remains subdued. |
Tuesday's Close (April 14) -- Another Strong Session
| Index | Close | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 6,967.38 | +1.18% | 9th gain in last 10 sessions. Less than 1% from all-time high. |
| Nasdaq Composite | 23,639.08 | +1.96% | Tech led on Oracle/Bloom Energy partnership, Goldman software bid continuation |
| Dow | 48,535.99 | +0.66% (+318 pts) | Banks mixed (JPM beat but slipped on NII trim; Citi strong) |
| Russell 2000 | ~2,718 | +0.88% | Small caps participating in rally; risk appetite intact |
The rally broadened on Tuesday. Despite JPMorgan trimming its NII guidance (which caused JPM to slip ~0.9% despite beating EPS by 9%), the overall tone was bullish: PPI core came in much cooler than expected, oil continued falling, and Iran deal hopes persisted.
2. Asia Recap (Wednesday close)
Asia was broadly positive, continuing the momentum from US gains overnight.
| Index | Close | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | 58,134 | +0.44% (+256 pts) | Hit 58,350 intraday, highest since Feb 28. BOJ inflation forecast revision in play. |
| KOSPI | 6,091 | +2.07% | Opened +2.91% at 6,142. Samsung +2.18%, SK hynix +2.99%, Hyundai +3.36% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,044 | +0.44% | Muted ahead of Q1 GDP release (April 16). CSI 300 -0.34%. |
| Hang Seng | 26,119 | +0.95% (+247 pts) | Tech names led. Cautious ahead of China GDP. |
| ASX 200 | 8,976 | +0.06% (+5 pts) | Flat. Fuel crisis jitters + weak consumer sentiment offset oil decline benefit. |
| India (BSE Sensex) | 78,126 | +1.66% (+1,278 pts) | Reopened after Tuesday holiday with massive gap up. Nifty +1.56% to 24,214. Oil decline = relief for energy-importing India. |
Key Asia Themes
India's Relief Rally: After being closed Tuesday for Ambedkar Jayanti, Indian markets reopened with a 1,422-point surge on Sensex. The combination of falling oil prices (India imports ~85% of its crude) and Iran deal optimism drove the gap-up. IndiGo and UltraTech Cement led gainers.
Korea Semi Strength Continues: KOSPI has now rallied ~5% in two sessions. Samsung and SK hynix are direct beneficiaries of the ASML beat and continued AI chip demand narrative. Semiconductor exports remain +151% YoY.
China GDP Tomorrow: Q1 2026 GDP data releases April 16 at 10:00 AM Beijing time. Reuters consensus: 4.8% YoY (vs 4.5% in Q4 2025). Polymarket prices 67.5% probability of 5.0-5.5% range. This is a major catalyst for China/HK markets.
3. Europe Now (Wednesday morning)
European markets are continuing Tuesday's rally on oil decline and Iran optimism.
| Index | Level | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAX | 24,044 | +1.27% | Best level in weeks. Export sector benefiting from weaker oil. |
| CAC 40 | 8,328 | +1.12% | Broad-based gains. |
| FTSE 100 | ~10,600 | +0.1% | Lagging again; energy stocks dragging as oil falls further. |
| Stoxx 600 | -- | +~1% | All major bourses green for second straight session. |
Europe Context
The FTSE 100 is the odd index out -- its heavy energy/mining weighting means falling oil prices hurt UK blue chips even as the rest of Europe rallies. The UK/France Hormuz freedom-of-navigation conference announced Monday is proceeding, adding another diplomatic track alongside the US-Iran bilateral talks.
4. Economic Calendar
Today -- Wednesday, April 15
| Time (ET) | Release | Consensus/Actual | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | Bank of America (BAC) Q1 earnings | Est. EPS $1.01, Rev ~$29.8B | Reports this morning. Focus on NII growth and Merrill Lynch wealth flows. |
| Before open | Morgan Stanley (MS) Q1 earnings | Est. EPS $2.95, Rev $19.2B | Trading revenue and IB fees key. Conference call at 9:30 AM ET. |
| Before open | ASML (ASML) Q1 earnings | REPORTED: Revenue EUR 8.8B, net income EUR 2.8B. Gross margin 53%. Raised 2026 guidance to EUR 36-40B. | Strong beat. 79 lithography systems shipped including 16 EUV. AI demand driving everything. |
| 2:00 PM | Fed Beige Book | -- | Snapshot of economic conditions across all 12 Fed districts. Watch for language on inflation pass-through and consumer spending. |
Yesterday's Data -- PPI (March) Results
The PPI released yesterday was a major positive surprise:
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPI MoM (headline) | +0.5% | +1.1% | Beat by 0.6 pp. Much less than feared despite war. |
| PPI MoM (core, ex-food/energy) | +0.1% | +0.5% | Major beat. Core inflation barely moved. |
| PPI YoY (headline) | 4.0% | -- | Largest 12-month advance since Feb 2023 |
| Energy PPI | +8.5% | -- | Gasoline +15.7%, diesel +42%, jet fuel +30.7% |
Reading: The headline PPI was driven almost entirely by energy. Strip out oil/war effects and core pipeline inflation is very well-behaved at +0.1% MoM. This is bullish for rate-sensitive stocks and reduces the probability of additional Fed hawkishness. The market loved it -- this was fuel for Tuesday's rally.
Yesterday's Bank Earnings Recap
| Bank | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Revenue Actual | Revenue Est. | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan (JPM) | $5.94 | $5.46 | $50.5B | ~$48.8B | EPS BEAT +9%. Revenue BEAT. Record $11.6B trading revenue. But trimmed NII guidance to $103B from $104.5B. Stock slipped 0.9%. |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $1.60 | $1.59 | $21.4B | $21.8B | EPS barely beat. Revenue MISSED. Stock dropped 4.9% premarket despite 15% YoY EPS growth. |
| Citigroup (C) | $3.06 | $2.63 | $24.6B | $23.5B | EPS BEAT +16%. Revenue BEAT +5%. ROTCE 13.1% (highest since 2021). Equities +39%. Clear winner. |
Key takeaway: The bank earnings picture is MUCH better than yesterday morning's report feared. JPM's miss was actually a beat once actual numbers came in -- our Monday report had preliminary/estimate data showing JPM at $4.63 EPS. The actual was $5.94. Citigroup was the star. Wells Fargo was the laggard. The question now: do BAC and MS continue the positive trend this morning?
Rest of the Week
| Day | Event | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Apr 17 | TSMC (TSM) Q1 earnings call (2:00 AM ET) | Revenue already known: $35.7B (+35% YoY). AI demand outlook, margin guidance (est. 64% gross margin), and 2026 growth target revision are the week's marquee tech event. |
| Thu Apr 17 | Netflix (NFLX) Q1 earnings (after hours) | EPS est. $0.76, Rev $12.2B. 32% operating margin target. |
| Fri Apr 18 | BOJ rate decision (rate at 0.75%) | BOJ reportedly considering lifting inflation forecast on energy costs. Yen implications. |
| Apr 16 | China Q1 2026 GDP | Consensus 4.8% YoY (up from 4.5%). Major catalyst for Asia/commodities. |
| Apr 21 | US Retail Sales (March) | Delayed from original April 16 date. |
| Apr 21 | Iran ceasefire expiration | Two-week ceasefire set to lapse. Talks to resume before then? |
5. News & Events
Bank Earnings: The Correction to Our Monday Report
Important: Yesterday's pre-market report contained incorrect preliminary data for JPMorgan, showing EPS of $4.63 (a massive miss). The actual reported EPS was $5.94 (a solid beat). This appears to have been based on early aggregator estimates that were subsequently updated. The actual Q1 picture for big banks is significantly stronger than Monday's report suggested. JPM posted record trading revenue of $11.6B. Citigroup's turnaround story is accelerating. Wells Fargo was the weak link but still grew EPS 15% YoY. This corrects the narrative.
Iran -- Talks "Could Happen Over Next Two Days"
The situation is complex and contradictory:
- Ceasefire status: The two-week ceasefire (started April 8) remains nominally in effect but has been violated by both sides. Israel launched the strongest wave of attacks on Lebanon since the war began.
- Blockade: The US blockade of Iranian ports is "fully implemented" per CENTCOM. Ships continue to be turned back.
- New talks: Trump told the New York Post that talks "could be happening over next two days" in Islamabad. The White House confirmed discussions are ongoing but nothing officially scheduled.
- Sticking points: Strait of Hormuz reopening (US red line) and Iran's nuclear enrichment program remain unresolved. Iran's FM Araghchi said they were "inches away" from a deal before encountering "maximalism and shifting goalposts."
- Ceasefire expiration: April 21. If no deal or extension by then, the war resumes in full.
- UK/France track: The multinational Hormuz freedom-of-navigation conference is proceeding independently of US-Iran talks.
Market read: The market is pricing in eventual de-escalation. Oil's continued decline (WTI now ~$91-93, down from $104 just 48 hours ago) reflects this optimism. But the April 21 expiration date is a hard deadline. If no progress by then, risk reprices violently.
Amazon-Globalstar: Deal Confirmed at $90/Share
Amazon is acquiring Globalstar (GSAT) for $90/share in an $11.57B deal to bolster its Project Kuiper satellite internet service against SpaceX's Starlink. Key details:
- Cash or stock election for shareholders (0.3210 AMZN shares capped at $90 value)
- Apple partnership included -- satellite connectivity for current and future iPhones
- 58% shareholder approval already secured
- Expected close: 2027
- GSAT was at ~$73.50 before the deal; this is a ~22% premium
ASML Q1 Beat and Raised Guidance
ASML reported Q1 revenue of EUR 8.8B with 53% gross margins (high end of guidance). Shipped 79 lithography systems including 16 EUV units. Raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to EUR 36-40B. This confirms the AI infrastructure spending cycle remains robust and demand for leading-edge chip manufacturing equipment is accelerating.
Bloom Energy + Oracle: AI Power Play
Bloom Energy surged 23% to an all-time high of $219 after Oracle expanded their power deal to 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems (up from 1.2 GW). JPMorgan raised BE's target to $231. The stock is now up 887% in the past year. Oracle also rose ~5% on the deal. This highlights the escalating power demands of AI data centers.
Quantum Computing Stocks: DARPA-Fueled Surge
Major premarket movers:
- IonQ (IONQ): +20% on DARPA contract + first sale of 256-qubit 6th-gen system
- D-Wave (QBTS): +16% on strong bookings momentum and acquisition news
- Robinhood (HOOD): +10% on analyst projections of doubling, crypto/prediction market growth
6. Commodities & Currencies
| Asset | Level | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTI Crude | $91-93 | -4 to -6% | Massive drop from $97 yesterday, $104 on Monday. Iran deal hopes + demand concerns. |
| Brent Crude | $95-97 | -2 to -4% | Brent down 4.2% on Tuesday. Still elevated but rapidly deflating. |
| Gold | $4,824-4,830 | -0.2 to -0.6% | Slight pullback from $4,850 area. Haven bid weakening as risk appetite surges. |
| GLD (ETF) | ~$437-440 | Flat to -0.5% | Tracking spot gold. |
| Bitcoin | $73,726 | -2.6% | Profit-taking after 7% surge to $75,000 on Tuesday. Still near 2-month highs. |
| Ethereum | $2,320-2,335 | -1.2% | Same profit-taking dynamic as BTC. |
| Copper | $5.80-6.00/lb | -1% | Pulled back from highs. LME warehouse inventories rising to 8-year high. |
| DXY (Dollar Index) | ~98.09 | -0.04% | 7th straight session of decline. Lowest since late February. Dollar weakness supports gold/commodities. |
| 10Y Treasury Yield | 4.295% | -3.5 bps | Yields falling on cool PPI + rate cut hopes. |
Oil: The $13 Drop in 48 Hours
The most dramatic move is oil. WTI has fallen from $104 on Monday morning to ~$91-93 today -- a $11-13 drop in 48 hours. This is being driven by:
1. Iran deal optimism (perceived probability of Hormuz reopening)
2. Demand concerns (China imports surged but exports missed; global growth uncertainty)
3. US inventory build expectations
4. UK/France multilateral Hormuz conference as alternative pressure release valve
If WTI breaks below $90, it approaches pre-blockade levels and the entire Hormuz risk premium evaporates. This is the single most important variable for our strategies.
7. Strategy Triggers
VIX at 18.36 -- Still Neutral, Still Calm
VIX has been stable around 18 for two sessions. Well below the 25 alert level and nowhere near the 30 trigger. Vol strategies remain dormant.
Oil Below $93 -- Major Shift Continues
| # | Strategy | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | warflation_hedge | REDUCE. Oil has fallen $13 in 48 hours. The Hormuz premium is deflating rapidly. Midstream (EPD, ET, WMB) benefits are shrinking. | Trim energy-heavy positions. If oil breaks $90, the war trade is over. |
| 82 | defense_budget_floor | HOLD. LMT won $1.9B Pentagon contract. Record $194B backlog. NATO 3% GDP floor structural. But urgency fades if Iran ceasefire holds. | Hold. Structural thesis intact regardless of ceasefire. |
| 35 | oil_down_tech_up | APPROACHING TRIGGER. Oil is now DOWN 11-13% from Monday. If ceasefire extends and oil falls to $85-90 sustained, this strategy's inverse correlation trigger fires. Tech is already rallying. | Monitor closely. Getting close to actionable. |
| 88 | vix_spike_buyback | STAND DOWN. VIX at 18.36. No fear signal. | No action. |
| 30 | uranium_renaissance | HOLD. CCJ trading around $116-118. Steady. Nuclear energy as security play strengthened by the fossil fuel disruption lesson. The Hormuz crisis has been the best advertisement for nuclear energy in a decade. | Hold. Quiet compounder. |
Bank Earnings -- Picture Much Better Than Feared
| Strategy | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Bank-exposed strategies | IMPROVING. The JPM "miss" from Monday's report was wrong -- actual EPS beat by 9%. Citi crushed it. WFC was mixed but growing. BAC and MS report this morning. If they beat, the bank earnings narrative flips fully positive. | Wait for BAC/MS results before acting. The trend is friend. |
Asia Strategies -- Updated
| Strategy | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|
| singapore_alpha | HOLD. Steady. DBS/UOB/OCBC dividend yields remain structural anchor at 4.7-5.9%. | Hold. No change. |
| korean_chaebols | STRONG BUY. KOSPI +2.07% today on top of +2.74% yesterday. 5% in two sessions. Samsung/SK hynix leading. ASML beat validates semi spending cycle. | Add aggressively. This is working. |
| japan_industrial_finance | HOLD/ADD. Nikkei at highest since Feb 28. BOJ on Friday is risk but oil decline helps Japan's energy import bill. | Hold at 70% recommended yesterday. Reassess post-BOJ. |
| china_adr_deep_value | WATCH. Shanghai +0.44% but CSI 300 -0.34%. China GDP tomorrow is the catalyst. Polymarket pricing 67.5% chance of 5.0-5.5% growth (above consensus 4.8%). | Small position. Add if GDP beats. |
| India strategies | RECOVERY. Sensex +1.66%, Nifty +1.56%. India's gap-up on reopening validates the oil-decline thesis for energy importers. | Consider adding on continuation. |
Tech/AI Strategies
| Strategy | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ai_token_economy (#2) | BULLISH. ASML beat + raised guidance. TSMC earnings Thursday. NVDA premarket flat at $184 (range-bound). The AI infrastructure spending cycle is intact and accelerating. | TSM into Thursday is the setup. ASML confirming demand. |
| Quantum play | SPECULATIVE BUY. IonQ +20%, D-Wave +16% on DARPA contracts. Real revenue, not just hype. But these are highly volatile names. | For aggressive traders only. Not a core position. |
Consumer/Travel
| Strategy | Signal | Action |
|---|---|---|
| wealth_barometer | FADING. Gas prices will fall if oil sustains below $95. Consumer squeeze thesis weakens significantly. | Deprioritize. |
| Travel-exposed | IMPROVING. Oil below $93 means jet fuel costs are falling. Airlines that were hammered (Wizz -6.9%, Lufthansa -3.9% on Monday) should continue recovering. But need sustained oil below $90 to rebuild the travel thesis fully. | Watch. Not actionable yet. |
PPI Implications for Rate Strategies
The cool core PPI (+0.1% MoM vs 0.5% expected) is genuinely positive for rate-sensitive sectors:
- REITs: Benefit from lower rate expectations
- Growth/Tech: Lower discount rate = higher valuations
- Bonds: Yields declining (10Y at 4.295%, down from 4.36%)
- Fed: Less pressure to stay hawkish. Beige Book today could reinforce this if economic conditions show moderation
8. Yesterday's Predictions -- Scorecard
| Prediction (Tuesday report) | Actual (Tuesday close + Wednesday pre-market) | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| JPM massive EPS miss ($4.63 vs $5.46 est) | WRONG. Actual EPS was $5.94, a solid BEAT. Report used incorrect preliminary data. | WRONG |
| S&P futures +0.08% | S&P closed +1.18%. Much stronger than flat futures suggested. | DIRECTION CORRECT, magnitude wrong |
| Nasdaq futures +0.31% | Nasdaq closed +1.96%. Far exceeded expectations. | DIRECTION CORRECT, magnitude way off |
| VIX at 18.38, "fear draining" | VIX now 18.36. Essentially unchanged. Correct read. | CORRECT |
| Oil "master variable" at $97 | Oil now $91-93. Continued falling. Correct that oil was key; direction continued. | CORRECT |
| Wait for WFC + C before acting | Correct advice. WFC missed revenue (-4.9% stock), Citi beat big. Mixed picture. | CORRECT |
| Korean chaebols: "BUY on dip" | KOSPI +2.07% today. Excellent call. | CORRECT |
| PPI hot scenario as base case | Core PPI was +0.1%, much cooler than expected. The "cool PPI" scenario played out. | WRONG on base case |
Key Lessons
- Data quality matters. The JPM preliminary EPS of $4.63 that shaped Monday's report was wrong. The actual was $5.94. This completely changed the bank earnings narrative. Always flag uncertainty levels on preliminary data.
- The market wants to go up. Nine of the last 10 sessions green. The path of least resistance is higher when geopolitical risks de-escalate and earnings beat.
- Cool PPI was the hidden catalyst. Core PPI at +0.1% was a genuine surprise. The market was braced for hot inflation driven by oil; instead, ex-energy inflation is tame.
Batting average: 4.5 correct, 0.5 partial, 3 wrong = 56% accuracy (improved from Monday's 37.5%)
9. Trade Ideas
High Conviction
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TSMC (TSM) into Thursday earnings. Revenue already known ($35.7B, +35% YoY). ASML's beat and raised guidance confirms the demand environment. Analysts expect 64% gross margin and upward revision of 30% annual growth target. The AI infrastructure thesis is as strong as ever. ai_token_economy (#2) core position.
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Korean Chaebols -- Ride the Momentum. KOSPI is up 5% in two sessions. Samsung and SK hynix are direct beneficiaries of ASML/TSMC demand cycle. Semiconductor exports +151% YoY. The ceasefire optimism amplifies the thesis further. korean_chaebols strategy firing on all cylinders.
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Watch BAC/MS earnings this morning (6:45 AM / before open). If both beat, the bank earnings picture is officially positive (JPM beat, Citi crushed, WFC mixed-to-okay). This would support a continued broad market rally. If they miss, banks drag but tech carries the tape.
Moderate Conviction
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India recovery play. Sensex gapped up 1,422 points on reopening. The oil decline from $104 to $91 is a massive tailwind for India. If oil sustains below $95, Indian markets have significant room to catch up to the 5-session rally they missed.
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Software/AI energy nexus. The Bloom Energy/Oracle deal highlights that AI data center power demand is becoming a tradeable theme. BE is extended (+887% in a year), but the broader theme (power generation for AI) has legs. Look at BE, FSLR, NEE, and clean energy names that supply hyperscaler data centers.
Avoid
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Chasing oil shorts. Oil has fallen $13 in 48 hours. That is a massive move. If Iran talks collapse before April 21 or the ceasefire expires without extension, oil snaps back to $100+ instantly. Do not short at $91.
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Wells Fargo (WFC) on the dip. Revenue missed, stock down 4.9%. But this is a company-specific issue (NII plateauing), not a sector problem. Don't buy the dip; other banks are better positioned.
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Quantum stocks after 15-20% gap-ups. IonQ and D-Wave are volatile and speculative. The DARPA contracts are real but these names can give back gap-up gains quickly. If you missed the premarket move, don't chase.
10. WSB/Retail Sentiment
The WallStreetBets 2026 Index top holdings reflect retail's current obsession: AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab (space commercialization), Alphabet, Amazon, Nebius Group, Reddit, Micron, IREN, Tesla, and Palantir. The mix shows retail has matured -- space/AI plays alongside mega-cap tech, not pure meme stocks.
Quantum computing (IONQ, QBTS, RGTI) is likely to trend heavily today given the 15-20% premarket moves. Expect WSB volume on these names.
Robinhood itself (HOOD) is surging 10% on crypto/prediction market growth narrative -- meta-ironic that the platform retail traders use is itself becoming a retail favorite.
The Day Ahead in One Paragraph
After nine green sessions in ten, the S&P 500 is within 1% of its all-time high and futures suggest a pause. The tape is digesting a flood of positive catalysts: JPMorgan and Citigroup beat earnings, PPI core inflation was benign at +0.1%, oil has cratered $13 from Monday's $104 to $91-93, and Iran deal talks may resume within days. This morning, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley report -- if they beat, the bank earnings narrative flips fully positive. ASML's strong beat and raised guidance already confirms the AI spending cycle. The Fed's Beige Book at 2 PM will provide an economic health check. China GDP tomorrow is the next macro catalyst. The risk is April 21 -- when the Iran ceasefire expires. If no deal or extension by then, the oil decline reverses and risk reprices. But for today: flat open, earnings-driven trading, and the market looking for its next reason to push to new highs.
Sources:
- Yahoo Finance: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures hover amid renewed hopes for US-Iran talks
- CNBC: Stock futures are little changed as S&P 500 approaches its all-time high
- Yahoo Finance: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed amid Iran deal hopes, earnings rush
- CNBC: Asia markets today -- Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, CSI 300
- Seoul Economic Daily: KOSPI opens up 173.85 points (2.91%)
- Business Today: Sensex jumps 1,422 pts, Nifty above 24,250
- CNBC: European markets -- Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, Iran latest, oil prices
- TradingEconomics: DAX 24,044
- CNBC: Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected
- BLS: Producer Price Index News Release -- March 2026
- CNBC: U.S. oil price tumbles below $92 as White House considers further talks with Iran
- OilPriceAPI: Brent $95.72, WTI $91.50
- TradingEconomics: WTI crude at $90.92
- TradingEconomics: Gold at $4,830
- Fortune: Current price of gold April 14, 2026
- CoinDesk: Bitcoin at $73,726
- Crypto.news: Why is Bitcoin price falling today? (April 15)
- GurufFocus: JPMorgan reports strong Q1 earnings with $5.94 EPS
- Bloomberg: JPMorgan traders blow past expectations with record haul
- GurufFocus: Wells Fargo Q1 2026 EPS $1.60 vs $1.59 beat, revenue miss
- GurufFocus: Citigroup Q1 EPS $3.06 vs $2.63 est, revenue $24.6B
- CNBC: Citigroup Q1 2026 earnings
- ASML: Q1 2026 financial results -- EUR 8.8B net sales
- FX Leaders: ASML, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley earnings preview
- CNBC: Amazon to buy Globalstar for $11.6B
- Bloomberg: Amazon to buy Globalstar for $90/share
- FX Leaders: Bloom Energy stock surges 23% on Oracle AI data center partnership
- CNBC: Oracle expands Bloom Energy deal
- Time: Officials considering second round of US-Iran talks
- CNBC: More US-Iran peace deal talks are in discussion, White House says
- CNN: Trump hints US-Iran talks could resume over next two days
- NBC News: US and Iran could hold new peace talks as soon as this week
- 247 Wall St: Stock Market Live April 14 -- S&P 500 wipes out Iran losses
- TheStreet: Stock Market Today Apr 14 -- Nasdaq rises nearly 2%
- Motley Fool: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 rally as tech gains outweigh energy pullback
- TradingEconomics: DXY at 98.09
- TradingEconomics: US 10Y yield at 4.295%
- IBT Australia: ASX 200 inches higher to 8,976
- FinancialContent: Lockheed Martin secures $1.9B Pentagon contract
- Reuters via Yahoo Finance: China poised for Q1 GDP growth rebound
- Bank of America: Q1 2026 results announcement
- CNBC: TSMC posts 35% jump in revenue to record high
- AltIndex: WallStreetBets top stock picks for 2026
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