CNBC

CNBC — Week of 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-10#

Story of the Week#

Global markets were dominated by the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict that choked the Strait of Hormuz, culminating in a fragile, Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire that temporarily triggered a massive 1,325-point relief rally in the Dow. However, the truce immediately showed deep cracks as Iran reportedly planned cryptocurrency tolls for ships, and physical spot prices for dated Brent crude hit a record $144 a barrel, highlighting the severe and ongoing disruption to the global energy supply chain.

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