On Friday, April 3, stock exchanges in the U.S. will be closed

Dow down, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq up, Brent up 7% ahead of long weekend

NIKE, Inc.

Newmont Corporation

AngloGold Ashanti plc

The major U.S. equity indices rose for the second day in a row on April 1, albeit at a slower pace than the day before. Oil prices declined by about 3%. Investors' hopes that the war in the Middle East is nearing an end have strengthened. US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a ceasefire from the US. According to Politico, Trump is preparing to announce the winding down of the war in an address to the nation scheduled for 3:00 a.m. CET on April 2.

U.S. stocks rise for second straight day, 'fear index' below 25 for first time in a week

At the same time, Brent crude oil is up almost 5% at around $119 per barrel

Nasdaq rises over 3%, S&amp;P 500 adds over 2%, "fear index" collapses

Shares in Europe fell at the opening of trading on the background of renewed growth in oil prices. The cost of Brent was again over $105 per barrel. Investors are trying to keep track of contradictory reports on the prospects of the end of the US war with Iran, which negatively affects their desire to take risks.

Brent above $105, stocks in Europe and US futures down: what's happening in the markets

Futures on U.S. stock indices opened trading on March 25 with active growth. In Europe, shares are also actively rising in price: the Stoxx 600 index at the moment added 1.6%. Brent crude oil is holding mostly below $100 per barrel, falling below $98 in the course of trading.

US futures rise, Europe rallies, Brent below $99: what's happening in the markets

High sensitivity to energy costs makes the European and Indian market most vulnerable in the event of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East

UBS downgraded eurozone and Indian equities because of oil. Who did it upgrade?

NVIDIA Corporation

Tesla, Inc.

Trump rejected the likelihood of a cease-fire, and was vague about a plan to seize Iran's most important oil hub

Dow and Nasdaq close to correction, S&amp;P 500 at six-month low: results of 21 days of war

Iran refuses to discuss resumption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Brent exceeded $113: US stocks accelerated decline, Nasdaq down more than 2%

Stock indices in the US failed to stay in the green zone until the close

Brent loses growth after soaring above $119, stocks fall: results of the 20th day of the war

Three major U.S. indexes declined on Wednesday, March 18, after oil rose in price due to Iran's new threats to the oil infrastructure of neighboring countries. The cost of Brent jumped 6% in trading and approached $110. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its key rate at the current level and said that "the implications of events in the Middle East for the economy remain uncertain" and the sustainability of inflation could prevent rate cuts.

Dow at its lowest since November, Brent close to $110, Fed warning: results of the 19th day of war

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

American Airlines Group Inc.

Eli Lilly and Company

All four major U.S. stock indexes rose for the second day in a row, with the Russell 2000 index of small and mid-capitalization companies rising the most. Stocks continued to rise in price, despite the fact that oil also increased in price. In the past days of the U.S. war with Iran, the stock market perceived it negatively and sold off stocks. Now investors are waiting for the Fed's rate decision and its comments on the situation.

Oil rose in price, but US stocks rose for the second straight day: results of the 18th day of the war

Meta Platforms, Inc.

All four major U.S. stock indices rose in trading on March 16 on the back of falling oil prices. The international benchmark Brent fell below $100 per barrel, losing more than 3% in price. Investors are cautiously hoping for the resumption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which is key to oil exports from the Persian Gulf, and are also waiting for the arrival of raw materials from strategic reserves on the market.

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