Daily Market Report – April 14, 2026

Hopes for new talks between the USA and Iran pressured oil prices and supported stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic. In the USA, the Dow Jones (DJ:DJI) rose by about 0.7 percent, the S&P 500 (SP:SPX) gained over 1.0 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ:IXIC) increased by approximately 1.9 percent; in Europe, the DAX (XETR:DAX) climbed by more than 1 percent, and the broad STOXX Europe 600 closed at a one-month high.

At the same time, Brent crude oil (TVC:UKOIL) fell back below $100 per barrel, temporarily dipping into the $95 range. Energy stocks like BP (LSE:BP.) and Shell (LSE:SHEL) came under pressure as the dollar weakened and government bonds received a slight boost. This continued the pattern that has characterized the market for days: any hint of easing tensions in the Middle East is immediately reflected in lower energy prices and higher valuations for risk assets.

Among individual stocks, financials and some special situations stood out. BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) rose by over 4 percent after strong quarterly results; the stock was supported by high ETF inflows and robust performance fees. In contrast, Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) lost about 4.8 to 6.8 percent after interest and fee revenues fell short of expectations. In the aviation sector, American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) jumped by about 7 percent, and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) gained around 2 percent after reports circulated about a merger suggested by the United CEO; the market played out the M&A scenario despite high antitrust hurdles. In Europe, LVMH (EPA:MC) was in focus: the luxury group reported first-quarter sales impacted by the Iran war, and the stock fell by up to 3 percent in early trading.