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Sp 500 Nasdaq Settle at Record Levels as Iran Ceasefire Extends Investor Sentiment Improves Fear Index Remains in Greed Zone

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AI-generatedThe article reports broad U.S. equity market gains driven by improved geopolitical sentiment (Iran ceasefire extension) and positive mortgage data. No specific company, commodity, or supply-chain mechanism is identified. The commercial impact is weak and diffuse, affecting broad market indices rather than a particular sector or product.
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- S&P 500 closed at 7,137.90, up 1.05%
- Nasdaq Composite rose 1.64% to 24,657.57
- Trump extended ceasefire with Iran
- CNN Fear and Greed index at 68.1 (Greed zone)
- U.S. mortgage applications rose 7.8% for week ending April 17
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