Stocks Recover on Iran Ceasefire Hopes

Indexes close slightly higher as Iran considers Pakistan's proposal to extend Trump's deadline

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:34pm

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The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq 100 all closed slightly higher on Tuesday as stock indexes recovered from early losses. The gains came amid hopes of an extension to President Trump's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, with Pakistan urging the US for a two-week extension while asking Iran to comply.

Why it matters

The ongoing tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have been a major source of volatility in global financial markets, with the threat of military action impacting oil prices and investor sentiment. The market's reaction to the latest developments highlights how geopolitical risks can quickly shift investor sentiment.

The details

Stock indexes initially moved lower on Tuesday as crude oil prices climbed to a 4-week high ahead of Trump's deadline. However, the market recovered as Pakistan urged the US for an extension and Iran said it was 'positively reviewing' the proposal. Dovish comments from New York Fed President John Williams also provided support, as he said the outlook for underlying price pressures was largely unchanged despite expectations of higher energy costs from the Iran conflict.

  • On Tuesday, June E-mini S&P futures rose +0.08% and June E-mini Nasdaq futures rose +0.04%.
  • President Trump's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz was set for Tuesday night.

The players

John Williams

New York Fed President, who provided dovish comments that were supportive of stocks.

Donald Trump

The US President who set the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face escalation of the conflict.

Pakistan

The country that urged the US for a two-week extension of Trump's deadline while asking Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

The country that said it was 'positively reviewing' Pakistan's proposal to extend the deadline.

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What they’re saying

“The outlook for underlying price pressures in the US was largely unchanged, despite my expectation that higher energy costs stemming from the war in Iran will boost overall inflation.”

— John Williams, New York Fed President

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