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Dow Jones Surges 1,125 Points Amid Middle East De-Escalation Hopes

On April 1, 2026, Wall Street ended sharply higher, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,125.07 points, or 2.49%, to 46,341.21. The S&P 500 gained 185.27 points, or 2.92%, to 6,528.99, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 795.99 points, or 3.83%, to 21,590.63. The rally was fueled by reports that President Trump was willing to end the military campaign against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed.

US Stocks Rise Amid Middle East Peace Talks

On April 1, 2026, U.S. stocks rose while crude oil prices fell, driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict following talks between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump claimed Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian requested a ceasefire, prompting cautious optimism about reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Despite continued military exchanges, some analysts see rising probability for peace. West Texas Intermediate crude declined 1.9% to $99.44, though still significantly up since February’s conflict began.

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