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Brent Crude oil futures fell below $100 amid optimism for a swift end to the Iran war, while U.S. stock indices rose significantly, with the Nasdaq leading the gains.
By Swann Collins, consultant in stock markets – Eurasia Business News, April 1, 2026. Article no 2077
Brent Crude oil futures plunged by 4% early on Wednesday to trade below $100 per barrel for the first time in a week, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled the war in Iran could end within three weeks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher today, extending the prior session’s sharp rally as investors reacted to hopes for a quick end to the war in Iran. Midday coverage reported the Dow up about 400 points, while earlier market reports noted it had already surged more than 1,100 points in the previous session.
The Nasdaq Composite was the standout performer among major US indices on Wednesday, April 1, climbing 368.92 points or 1.71% to reach 21,959.54 as of midday — the strongest percentage gain among Wall Street’s benchmark indices in the session.
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Gasoline fell to 3.09 USD/Gal on April 1, down 3.64% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline’s price has risen 30.23%.
Gold price was around $4,772 per ounce and silver around $75.7 per ounce today.
June gold was last up $130.50 at $4,808.70. May silver prices were up $0.936 at $75.86.
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