Stock Market Today (LIVE): Wall Street Starts Q2 on Solid Footing as Iran Ceasefire Hope Sends Oil Below $100
The US stock market started Q2 on a solid footing, with the Dow adding 363 points on hopes of a Middle East resolution. Private sector employment grew by 62,000 in March, with small businesses and health services leading the charge.
The US stock market began April with gains, driven by hopes of a Middle East resolution. The Dow added 363 points after President Trump revealed that Iran has requested a ceasefire. Oil prices retreated, with West Texas Intermediate dipping to $100 per barrel. Private sector employment grew by 62,000 in March, according to ADP data. Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees added 85,000 jobs, while education and health services led the charge with 58,000 gains. Manufacturing and transportation sectors shed nearly 70,000 combined roles, suggesting a divergence between service-sector strength and industrial softness.
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