US Markets Ease After Record Highs Amid Hopes for Iran Ceasefire and Strong Earnings
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Updated · NBC News · Apr 15
US Markets Ease After Record Highs Amid Hopes for Iran Ceasefire and Strong Earnings
60 articles · Updated · NBC News · Apr 15
US stock markets pulled back slightly after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new record highs, with both indexes still up significantly for the week.
Investor optimism was supported by better-than-expected corporate earnings and hopes for progress in US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, despite rising oil prices.
Analysts caution that further gains may depend on broader market participation and sustained progress in Middle East peace talks.
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