The S&P 500 climbed 1.18% on Tuesday to close at 6,967.38, extending its recent rally as easing oil prices and renewed hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal lifted sentiment.
The Polygon-based (CRYPTO: POL) Polymarket crowd appears split heading into Wednesday. The April 15 market shows 51% traders betting “Up,” with early trading activity building on whether the S&P 500 will open higher or lower.
Why That Number Matters
The benchmark index is now less than 1% below its all-time high of 7,002.28, reached in January, underscoring how sharply markets have rebounded from the volatility triggered by the Iran war.
Investors have been encouraged by signs that diplomacy could still gain traction. President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Tehran wants to strike a deal, and a White House official told CNBC on Tuesday that a second round of talks is under discussion, though no formal meeting …Full story available on Benzinga.com