U.S. Market Close Report - 2026-04-15

U.S. Market Close Report - 2026-04-15

On April 15, 2026, U.S. stock markets experienced mixed performance, influenced by a combination of strong earnings reports and geopolitical developments.

U.S. Indices

• S&P 500 [ETF](https://aksoycapital.com/glossary/exchange-traded-fund-etf.html) (SPY): Closed at $699.94, up 0.79%.
• Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ): Closed at $637.40, up 1.40%.
• Dow Jones ETF (DIA): Closed at $484.72, down 0.16%.
• Russell 2000 ETF (IWM): Closed at $269.39, up 0.25%.
• Total Market ETF (VTI): Closed at $345.24, up 0.76%.

Top Movers

Top Gainers:

• Pinterest (PINS): $20.27, up 8.40%.
• Zoom Video Communications (ZM): $89.03, up 8.05%.
• Tesla (TSLA): $391.95, up 7.62%.
• ServiceNow (NOW): $94.19, up 7.29%.
• Intuit (INTU): $389.72, up 6.25%.

Top Losers:

• Live Nation Entertainment (LYV): $155.82, down 6.29%.
• Dell Technologies (DELL): $177.28, down 3.92%.
• Vertiv Holdings (VRT): $301.16, down 3.01%.
• Hershey (HSY): $191.89, down 2.93%.
• KLA Corporation (KLAC): $1,748.11, down 2.66%.

Global Markets

Europe:

• FTSE 100 (UK): 10,559.58, down 0.47%.
• DAX (Germany): 24,066.70, up 0.09%.
• CAC 40 (France): 8,274.57, down 0.64%.
• Euro Stoxx 50: 5,940.34, down 0.74%.

Asia:

• Nikkei 225 (Japan): Data not available.
• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): Data not available.
• Shanghai Composite (China): Data not available.
• TSX Composite (Canada): 34,155.99, up 0.16%.

Commodities

• WTI Crude Oil: $91.39, up 0.12%.
• Brent Crude: $94.93, up 0.15%.
• Natural Gas: $2.61, up 0.54%.
• Gold: $4,813.90, down 0.23%.
• Silver: $79.11, down 0.35%.
• Platinum: $2,121.10, up 1.75%.
• Copper: $6.08, up 0.13%.

Money Market / Rates Curve

• Fed Funds Rate: 3.64%.
• SOFR (Overnight): 3.66%.
• 1-Month [T-Bill](https://aksoycapital.com/glossary/t-bill.html): 3.71%.
• 3-Month [T-Bill](https://aksoycapital.com/glossary/t-bill.html): 3.71%.
• 6-Month T-Bill: 3.73%.
• 1-Year Treasury: 3.71%.
• 10-Year TIPS Real Yield: 1.89%.

Macro and FX

• VIX: 0.0.
• 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.26%.
• 2-Year Treasury Yield: 0.0.
• 10Y-2Y Spread: 0.0 pts.
• DXY (Dollar Index): 98.06.
• Fed Funds Rate: 3.64%.

Crypto

• Bitcoin (BTC-USD): $74,779.55, up 0.81%.
• Ethereum (ETH-USD): $2,361.73, up 1.65%.

Top Stories Driving Markets

• Geopolitics: President Trump announced a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after weekend Iran talks collapsed, leading to a surge in energy prices and a drop of more than 1% in Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures. This heightened inflation risk prompted a repricing of rate-cut expectations. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/7659569791b1f5e108489360d18e50f1?utm_source=openai))

• Geopolitics: Vice President Vance left Islamabad without an Iran deal, citing Iran's refusal to halt its nuclear program. This diplomatic impasse spurred a safe-haven bid in gold and Treasuries, with the dollar firming against emerging market currencies. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/7659569791b1f5e108489360d18e50f1?utm_source=openai))

• Commodity: Brent crude oil prices jumped past $100 due to the closure risk of the Strait of Hormuz. Energy ETF flows surged into XLE, while airline and transport equities weakened on fuel-cost fears. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/7659569791b1f5e108489360d18e50f1?utm_source=openai))

• Policy: Central bank rate-cut expectations were scaled back on fresh inflation concerns. The implied probability of a near-term cut in Fed funds futures fell, and the yield curve steepened modestly. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/7659569791b1f5e108489360d18e50f1?utm_source=openai))

• Earnings: The Q1 2026 earnings season opened with a focus on large banks. Financial sector anticipation lifted KBE and XLF in pre-market trading, with results from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup on deck this week. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/7659569791b1f5e108489360d18e50f1?utm_source=openai))

• Economy: European indices opened lower due to geopolitical tensions and the energy shock. The FTSE, DAX, and CAC all slipped at the open, with defensive sectors leading while autos and airlines lagged. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/7659569791b1f5e108489360d18e50f1?utm_source=openai))

Looking Ahead

Investors will be closely monitoring the upcoming earnings reports from major banks, including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup, scheduled for later this week. Additionally, developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations and their impact on global oil prices will remain a focal point for market participants.

Highlights:

• [Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war](https://apnews.com/article/7659569791b1f5e108489360d18e50f1?utm_source=openai), Published on Tuesday, April 14
• [Nasdaq Adds 455 Points for 10th Straight Win: Stock Market Today](https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/nasdaq-adds-455-points-for-10th-straight-win-stock-market-today?utm_source=openai), Published on Tuesday, April 14
• [Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease](https://apnews.com/article/9690717f561076a0909f7a5e820f02d6?utm_source=openai), Published on Monday, April 13