The Market Screener

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Here's the audio version of the daily Wall Street column of Marketscreener, to take the temperature of financial markets every morning at the opening of the stock exchange.Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.
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Whistling Past Hormuz
Episode 791
Friday, 17 April, 2026

American stocks are still climbing and investors are still acting as if danger is something for later. Europe, by contrast, looks hesitant and winded. Asia looks a little tired too. But in the United States, the buy-the-dip reflex is alive, well, and apparently stronger than oil at roughly $90 to $100 a barrel. Investors hope that the war involving Iran may cool, that diplomacy might reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and that the worst-case scenario may once again remain a scenario. Donald Trump says a deal could be close. A 10-day cease-fire between Lebanon and Israel is in place and weekend talks are expected.Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite for more information.