DAX pre-market significantly weaker – Trump announces tough military strikes – Iran establishes effective control zone in Hormuz – SpaceX prepares for mega IPO – Quantum computers could crack Bitcoin by 2029 – Northrop Grumman demonstrates autonomous drone
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On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, US markets were able to continue their recovery for the second trading day in a row. The Dow Jones rose by 0.5% to 46,565.74 points, the S&P 500 gained 0.7% to 6,575.32 points, and the Nasdaq increased by 1.2% to 21,840.95 points. The primary tailwind came from hopes for a possible easing of tensions in the Iran conflict, as the market clung to statements from Washington regarding a potential withdrawal scenario. At the same time, oil prices declined, which somewhat alleviated inflation concerns and supported...
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