[MARKET UPDATE]: Equity futures rally, crude futures hit, Dollar sold, T-notes and gold bid as Trump extends ceasefire but continues Iran blockade

Trump's extension of the ceasefire alongside the ongoing blockade of Iran suggests an easing in immediate tensions, which is likely boosting risk appetite across equities and safe-haven assets like gold.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Apr 2026, 20:34 UTCOn the live feed at 20:14 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Newsquawk US Market Wrap: Markets volatile to prospect of US/Iran talks while Trump extends ceasefire

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Sonoco Products Company (SON) Q1 2026 (USD) Adj. EPS 1.20 (exp. 1.20), Revenue 1.68bln (exp. 1.71bln)

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[MARKET UPDATE]: Equity futures rally, crude futures hit, Dollar sold, T-notes and gold bid as Trump extends ceasefire but continues Iran blockade

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US President Trump says the US have been asked to hold their attack on Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal; extends ceasefire, but has instructed the military to continue the blockade

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Capital One Financial Corp (COF) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 4.42 (exp. 4.50), Revenue 15.2bln (exp. 15.36bln)

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This dual move could indicate a temporary stability that markets are reacting positively to, while the blockade retains elements of uncertainty that could influence oil prices and broader geopolitical sentiment.

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EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Equity indices, after we published−0.3%

Modest downside seen across equity futures as energy prices tick higher.

ENERGY/8 Sept · 05:23 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Brent Nov'26, after we published+1.0%

ENERGY/3 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

with Brent Nov, after we published−1.3%

EQUITIES/3 Sept · 04:54 UTC

North Korea stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to Yonhap.

Equity indices, after we published−3.3%

EQUITIES/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

ES, after we published−0.2%

ENERGY/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

- Brent (V6), after we published+1.2%

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