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Data from Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Current as of 8:33 AM

U.S. equity markets closed higher yesterday, April 15, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on brad setser on the war in iran and the future of the us dollar. --- *Pre-market hours. Prices shown are from yesterday's close.*

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GDP Growth Rate

2.4%+14.30%
Previous: 2.1%As of Q3 2024

Unemployment Rate

3.8%-2.60%
Previous: 3.9%As of Apr 2026

CPI Inflation (YoY)

3.2%-5.90%
Previous: 3.4%As of Apr 2026

Fed Funds Rate

5.3%0.00%
Previous: 5.3%As of Apr 2026

10-Year Treasury Yield

4.1%+0.98%
Previous: 4.1%As of Apr 2026

Consumer Sentiment

110.7+1.80%
Previous: 108.7As of Apr 2026
“As sure as the spring will follow the winter, prosperity and economic growth will follow recession.”
— Robert Foster Bennett
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Daily Briefing

Data from Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Current as of 8:33 AM

U.S. equity markets closed higher yesterday, April 15, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on brad setser on the war in iran and the future of the us dollar. --- *Pre-market hours. Prices shown are from yesterday's close.*

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