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Saturday, April 18, 2026 · Melrose

Iran Deal Hopes Ignite Market Rally Amid Strait Blockade
Global stocks surged as traders bet on a breakthrough in US-Iran talks despite a fresh naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 climbed 1% to 6886.24, erasing conflict losses, while oil dipped below $100 a barrel on de-escalation optimism. Yet volatility lingers with failed prior negotiations fueling caution.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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