Stock Market Today (Apr. 17, 2026): Futures up as Trump says Iran war should be ending soon
Published on April 17, 2026.
The Stock Market Today (Apr. 17, 2026) is set to see a significant turnaround after President Donald Trump stated that the Iran war should be over soon. This comes as Iran makes significant concessions in negotiations to end the seven-week conflict, and a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon raises hopes for a broader peace. The Nasdaq has now extended its winning streak to 12 consecutive days, the longest since July 2009.
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