Weekly Stock Market Recap for the week ending: April 10, 2026

The major U.S. stock indexes posted strong gains this week, delivering their **best weekly performance since November**, as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement held and significantly reduced geopolitical risk. The truce includes an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although the strait has not fully reopened yet. * **S&P 500**: **+3.6%** (up \~234 points) * **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: **+3.0%** (up \~1,412 points) * **Nasdaq Composite**: **+4.7%** * **Russell 2000**: **+\~4.0%** The VIX fell sharply below 20 as volatility eased. Oil prices were volatile but ended the week lower overall. In dollar terms, the broader market added roughly **$2.1 – $2.3 trillion** in value. A solid relief-driven rebound fueled by de-escalation hopes in the Middle East.