SVET Markets Weekly Update – April 13–19, 2026

SVET Markets Weekly Update (April 13–19, 2026)

On Week 16, stocks went to record highs as crypto continued to grow.

On Monday, stocks rose on hopes of Iran talks and lower oil prices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained about 1%, the Dow 300 points. Oracle jumped over 12%, Palantir and peers over 5%. Goldman fell 4% before earnings. Bitcoin topped $74K, up 10% since the Iran conflict, boosted by peace optimism. Analysts said major gains depend on the Clarity Act; SEC’s Peirce backed permanent crypto broker rules.

On Tuesday, stocks rose for a second day. The S&P 500 gained about 1% to near 6,970 — its best since early February. The Dow climbed over 300 points, and the Nasdaq added about 2% on hopes for U.S.–Iran talks that could ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Communication and consumer stocks led gains; energy fell with oil prices. Big banks were mixed: JPMorgan dipped less than 1%, Wells Fargo dropped nearly 6%, while BlackRock and Citigroup each rose about 3%. Johnson & Johnson gained 1% after raising its 2026 outlook, and American Airlines jumped 8% on merger speculation with United. In crypto: Ether fell 2%, XRP 1%, Bitcoin less than 1%.

On Wednesday, markets climbed as the S&P 500 hit a record 7020 (up less than 1%) and the Nasdaq rose about 1%, marking its best 11-day run ever. Broadcom and Meta gained around 3% and 2%, while Tesla surged over 7% after AI software updates. Financials rallied as BofA rose about 3% and Morgan Stanley over 5%. Optimism grew as the Iran conflict neared resolution. Meanwhile, February’s TIC inflow reached roughly $185B, mostly from private investors, and major cryptos — including Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and BNB — rose 1–3%.

On Thursday, stocks reached new highs as easing Middle East tensions lifted sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose less than 1%, with Nasdaq near 24,100, while the Dow added about 100 points. A reported 10-day Israel–Lebanon ceasefire raised hopes for US-Iran talks. Energy, materials, and real estate led gains; healthcare and consumer stocks lagged. Pepsi and BNY Mellon gained about 2% on strong earnings, while Schwab fell about 7% and Abbott dropped about 6% on weak outlooks. Netflix slipped on soft guidance and leadership news. In crypto, XRP rose about 4%, BNB about 2%, Bitcoin less than 1%, while Ether fell about 1%.

On Friday, indices reached record highs on Friday as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing stagflation fears. The S&P 500 rose 1%, the Nasdaq 2%, and the Dow 2%. Oil prices plunged following de-escalation signals and Iran’s pledge to halt its nuclear program. While AI leaders like Nvidia and Tesla gained over 1%, Netflix tumbled 10% on weak guidance. In crypto, Ether led gains at 4%, with Bitcoin and XRP up 3% and 2%, respectively.

On Week 17, markets eye a potential Iran resolution and major earnings from firms like Tesla. Key US updates include retail sales, PMI data, and Fed Chair Nominee Warsh’s testimony. Europe and the UK focus on inflation and PMIs amid high energy costs, while Asia awaits the PBoC’s rate decision and regional trade figures. Global outlooks remain tied to these geopolitical shifts.

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