US stock markets today (April 8, 2026): Dow jumps 1,300, S&P 500 gains 2.4%; crude oil tumbles toward $90 on Iran ceasefire

US stock markets today (April 8, 2026): Dow jumps 1,300, S&P 500 gains 2.4%; crude oil tumbles toward $90 on Iran ceasefire

US stock markets rallied sharply on Wednesday while crude oil prices plunged toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions, AP reported.The S&P 500 surged 2.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,332 points, or 2.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.9%…

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Rupee surges 52 paise to 92.54 against dollar; US-Iran ceasefire, RBI stance lift sentiment

Rupee surges 52 paise to 92.54 against dollar; US-Iran ceasefire, RBI stance lift sentiment

The rupee appreciated 52 paise to close at 92.54 against the US dollar on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran and the Reserve Bank kept policy rates unchanged, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment improved following Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s assurance that recent forex measures do not…

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