NYSE:AEVX 18 April 2026

April 18, 2026, 3:10 PM EDT. Stocks gained as President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, easing tensions linked to US-Iran relations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new record highs. The truce marks a pause in Israel's campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, a central issue in US-Iran ceasefire talks. Despite Iran demanding Israeli military cessation as a ceasefire condition, Israel maintained operations. Brent crude oil futures surged 3.4%, reflecting market sensitivity to Middle East developments, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 2.3%. The ceasefire offers a potential shift in geopolitical risks influencing markets.