The global stock market closed higher for the day, in line with a rise in the price of benchmark WTI crude oil to 66.4 dpb and a drop in volatility levels, reaching levels not seen in the last month, after it was confirmed during the session that the joint missile strikes against Syria would not lead to a prolonged offensive. The strong performance of the US stock markets is a response to the rebound in financial sector stocks, which posted strong gains at the close of the quarter.See more
This is how the markets wake up – April 17, 2026
Optimism over geopolitical détente following ceasefire announcements in the Middle East
