Markets
April 16, 2026
The S&P 500 Just Hit a Record High in the Middle of an Active War
The S&P 500’s record high came Wednesday as the benchmark closed at 7,022.95, breaking past its January peak while the Iran war continues to disrupt global energy markets. The index added $6.6 trillion in market value over just 12 trading sessions, marking the fastest rebound since the post-COVID recovery in April 2020. Strong corporate earnings […]
