04/24/26 12:20:24 Barchart.com Interest-Rates News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1495873/nasdaq-futures-rally-as-intel-soars-on-blockbuster-sales-forecast Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:26:36 +0000 June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +1.33% this morning as strong quarterly results and guidance from chipmaker Intel, along with optimism over potential U.S.-Iran talks, boosted sentiment. Nasdaq Times Square by Lucky Photographer via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1495873/nasdaq-futures-rally-as-intel-soars-on-blockbuster-sales-forecast Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1486096/stocks-settle-lower-on-us-iran-stalemate Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:34:24 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.57%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Satellite view of the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz with Iran highlighted_ Image by FoxPictures via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1486096/stocks-settle-lower-on-us-iran-stalemate Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479447/stocks-turn-higher-on-strength-in-chipmakers Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:16:50 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Computer memory closeup by Nor Gal via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1479447/stocks-turn-higher-on-strength-in-chipmakers Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478150/natural-disasters-impact-on-the-yen-and-broader-markets Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:01 +0000 Investors don’t price in natural disasters, but there are even bigger risks for markets coming from Japan. Hurricane viewed from space by janeb13 via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478150/natural-disasters-impact-on-the-yen-and-broader-markets TradingView https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478105/stocks-pressured-as-peace-talks-with-iran-remain-in-limbo Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:13:38 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.03%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.08%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Road sign of New York Wall street corner Broad street by Mezzotint via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478105/stocks-pressured-as-peace-talks-with-iran-remain-in-limbo Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1470681/stocks-slip-before-the-open-on-u-s-iran-talks-uncertainty-earnings-and-pmi-data-in-focus Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:33:31 +0000 June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.56% this morning as stalled U.S.-Iran talks and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, dampening risk sentiment. Down market by Artit Wongpradu via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1470681/stocks-slip-before-the-open-on-u-s-iran-talks-uncertainty-earnings-and-pmi-data-in-focus Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1459130/stocks-settle-higher-as-nasdaq-posts-a-record-high-on-tech-strength Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:35:34 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +1.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.99%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... NASDAQ sign at times square at night by Lucky-photographer via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1459130/stocks-settle-higher-as-nasdaq-posts-a-record-high-on-tech-strength Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451894/stocks-supported-by-iran-ceasefire-extension-and-strong-earnings Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:12:13 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.28%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Bullish - green stock market chart with arrow up day trade by Quality Stock Arts via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451894/stocks-supported-by-iran-ceasefire-extension-and-strong-earnings Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1450653/stocks-advance-as-us-extends-iran-ceasefire Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:08:53 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.68%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Inside NYSE by Orhan Akkurt via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1450653/stocks-advance-as-us-extends-iran-ceasefire Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1443771/s-p-futures-climb-as-investors-cheer-u-s-iran-ceasefire-extension-tesla-earnings-in-focus Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:27:22 +0000 June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +0.56% this morning as sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran. Double explosure with businesss charts and financial district of megapolis city by Golden Dayz via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1443771/s-p-futures-climb-as-investors-cheer-u-s-iran-ceasefire-extension-tesla-earnings-in-focus Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1434205/stocks-fall-as-iran-refuses-to-attend-peace-talks Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:40:15 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.42%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.62%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... New York Stock Exchange NYSE by Rabbimichoel via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1434205/stocks-fall-as-iran-refuses-to-attend-peace-talks Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431592/treasury-market-shock-why-this-former-treasury-secretary-warns-that-a-major-crisis-could-be-brewing-in-u-s-government-debt Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:49:34 +0000 Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the United States could face a huge drop in demand for Treasurys. The Treasury Department by christianthiel_net via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1431592/treasury-market-shock-why-this-former-treasury-secretary-warns-that-a-major-crisis-could-be-brewing-in-u-s-government-debt Jabran Kundi https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1427178/stocks-erase-early-gains-as-crude-prices-jump-on-iran-concerns Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:26:28 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.02%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.13%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Satellite view of the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz with Iran highlighted_ Image by FoxPictures via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1427178/stocks-erase-early-gains-as-crude-prices-jump-on-iran-concerns Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1425674/stocks-supported-by-signs-iran-will-attend-peace-talks Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:17:56 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.25%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Nasdaq Times Square by Lucky Photographer via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1425674/stocks-supported-by-signs-iran-will-attend-peace-talks Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1417952/stock-index-futures-gain-on-hopes-of-u-s-iran-talks-retail-sales-data-and-warsh-hearing-on-tap Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:27:46 +0000 June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.35%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.40% this morning on hopes for further U.S.-Iran talks that could advance a Middle East peace deal. Trader at NYSE by Orhan Akkurt via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1417952/stock-index-futures-gain-on-hopes-of-u-s-iran-talks-retail-sales-data-and-warsh-hearing-on-tap Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1408811/stocks-settle-lower-on-doubts-over-a-middle-east-peace-deal Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:33:30 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.31%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.22%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Wall street sign in New York City by f11photo via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1408811/stocks-settle-lower-on-doubts-over-a-middle-east-peace-deal Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1403207/stocks-weaker-as-middle-east-peace-prospects-dim Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:13:18 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.42%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Down market by Artit Wongpradu via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1403207/stocks-weaker-as-middle-east-peace-prospects-dim Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402478/1-trade-to-make-now-as-high-gasoline-prices-hit-the-u-s-economy Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:35:17 +0000 June Canada dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength. A pile of Canadian banknotes and coins_ Image by Kikinuchi via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402478/1-trade-to-make-now-as-high-gasoline-prices-hit-the-u-s-economy Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402130/stocks-retreat-on-middle-east-peace-doubts Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:12:16 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.24%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... View 2 of the trading floor of New York Stock Exchange by Lev Radin via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402130/stocks-retreat-on-middle-east-peace-doubts Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1396953/stocks-set-to-open-lower-as-oil-jumps-after-u-s-iran-tensions-flare-up-economic-data-and-earnings-awaited Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:24:33 +0000 June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.42%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.43% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as oil prices surged following a weekend flare-up in U.S.-Iran tensions. Trader 2 at NYSE by Orhan Akkurt via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1396953/stocks-set-to-open-lower-as-oil-jumps-after-u-s-iran-tensions-flare-up-economic-data-and-earnings-awaited Oleksandr Pylypenko