End of Day Report – Wednesday 8 April: ASX 200 soars 223 points | Ceasefire brings bulls and shorts panic

The ASX 200 jumped out of the blocks again on the ceasefire. The ASX 200 jumped 223 points to 8952 (2.6%). Interestingly, not much intraday volatility. Everything was risk on as peace breaks out. Long term or short term is yet to be seen. Oil prices fell hard, and equities rallied across the board. Banks rallied again with CBA up 1.9% and the Big Bank Basket jumped to $305.03 (2.4%). MQG had a great day up 5.6% with other financials doing great. ZIP up 19.5% and NWL up 10.0%. REITS soared as yields dropped, GMG up 7.1% and CHC up 4.0% with industrials doing well too. QAN up 9.4% and VGN up 11.7% with WES rallying 3.3% and CSL even up 1.3%. REA and tech stock jumped, WTC up 10.7% and XRO up 6.5% with the All-Tech Index up 6.6%. Defensives slipped, TLS down slightly, ORG and AGL fell with retail jumping on hopes for lower petrol prices. Resources on fire, BHP up 3.0% and RIO rallying another 4.4%. Gold miners jumped as bullion took up the baton, NST up 7.1% and EVN up 10.0% with RMS rallying 9.6%. Lithium not left out, PLS up 1.7%, LTR roaring 8.4% ahead. Rare earths up strongly, LYC up %. Oil and gas stocks fell, WDS down 10.5% and STO falling again. Coal stocks also smacked down with uranium stocks back in focus, PDN up 8.5% and LOT up 11.7%.In corporate news, DRO dropped 13.5% on news that the CEO and chair will be stepping down. BGL raced up 18.9% on production numbers as did RRL. PME also doing well following a five-year $23m contract with the University of Maryland Medical System. FLT also doing well on a deal to sell Pedal. On the economic front, dwelling commencements rose 8%.Asian markets soar, Japan up 5.4%, HK up 3.1% and China up 3.4%. Korean KOSPI up 6.9%10-year yields fall to 4.87%. US Futures jump Nasdaq up 812, Dow up 1110. Europe opening significantly better.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.