US stock markets today (April 1, 2026): Wall Street gains on Iran ceasefire hopes; S&P 500 rises 0.6% as oil eases
US stock markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking a global rally as easing oil prices and hopes of a potential end to the Iran war lifted investor sentiment, according to AP.The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, adding to its sharp gains from the previous session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 292 points, or…