Stock market numbers are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 8, 2026. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
Stocks extended their rebound into the second week of April, supported by a temporary truce in the Middle East that eased pressure on oil prices and improved investor sentiment.
The advance came despite fresh economic data pointing to rising inflation and slower growth, suggesting that investors view near-term risks as having passed and expect both inflation and growth to stabilize.
