The major U.S. stock indexes ended higher today, April 13, 2026, as markets reacted positively to the blockade that took place at 10am EST.

    The S&P 500 rose 1.02% (+69.35 points) to close at 6,886.24,
    the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.63% (+301.68 points) to close at 48,218.25,
    the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.23% (+280.84 points) to close at 23,183.74.

    The VIX eased to 18.96.

    Crude oil rose 1.63% to $98.14 per barrel. In dollar terms, the broader market added an estimated $580–620 billion in value.

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    Posted by TorukMaktoM

    5 Comments

    1. VIX under 19 with oil near $98 is a tension nobody’s pricing correctly. This rally needs volume confirmation before trusting the breakout.

    2. imeowfortallwomen on

      someone explain why it went up despite iran and us not reaching an agreement

    3. Wind_Best_1440 on

      Investors think there is a chance of the cease fire lasting long term. They think the US will back out and the bombing won’t restart.

      Also, because oil prices crashed and went back to hovering around $100 everyones unsure on what to do.

      Once we start getting more news about the price of gas going up again and fuel shortages this will change. Oil will start to climb quickly and the stock market will start to tank again.

      This is simply the lull before the storm again. Nothing has changed and will only get worse.

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