Market Pulse — Monday, April 13, 2026
US Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins at 10 AM ET after Iran peace talks collapse. Oil surges 7.3%. Futures down across the board. Full pre-market brief inside.
⚠️ TOP STORY: US BLOCKADE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ BEGINS TODAY
Trump announced the US Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz starting 10 AM ET today after marathon peace talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend in Pakistan. The ceasefire from April 7 is technically "holding" but the blockade targets all ships entering/exiting Iranian ports. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of retaliation.
Oil surged 7.3% on the news — crude back above $103/bbl.---
📊 PRIOR SESSION RECAP (Friday, April 11)
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 6,816.89 | -0.11% |
| Nasdaq Composite | 22,902.89 | +0.35% |
| Dow Jones | 47,916.57 | -0.56% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,630.59 | -0.22% |
Mixed session — Nasdaq slightly green on tech strength while Dow lagged. VIX closed at 20.83 (+8.3%), signaling rising hedging demand ahead of the weekend.
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🌏 OVERNIGHT SESSION
Asia:Global markets selling off on the Hormuz blockade news. Risk-off across the board.
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📈 US FUTURES (Pre-Market)
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📅 ECONOMIC CALENDAR
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🔑 WHAT TO WATCH
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