New York, April 1, 2026 (AFP) - US stocks extend gains on hopes Iran war could end soon

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2026-04-01

Wall Street stocks rose early Wednesday, extending a rally on hopes that the Middle East war could end soon as oil prices retreated. US President Donald Trump scheduled a national address Wednesday night to update the country on Iran. Trump, whose statements on the war have swung from combative to conciliatory, said on social media early Wednesday that Iran has asked for a ceasefire but that the United States would only consider this once the Str......

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