Market Brief – 2 Apr 2026

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, markets experience sharp volatility as surging oil prices and escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf drive a turbulent session, with investors reacting to renewed fears of supply disruptions and a prolonged conflict.We break down the mixed performance across US equities, with the Dow slipping despite a massive intraday swing, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recover from steep losses to close slightly higher as dip buyers cautiously step in.In Europe, markets close mixed with gains in the FTSE 100 offset by declines across the DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 600, reflecting uneven sentiment alongside mixed economic data across the region.Asia-Pacific markets come under heavy pressure, with sharp declines across Japan, South Korea, China, and Australia as risk appetite deteriorates amid rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty.The episode also covers detailed Forex technical analysis across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY, highlighting sustained bearish pressure in European currencies and continued strength in the US dollar.In commodities, oil prices surge sharply with WTI jumping above $111 and Brent climbing past $109, while Gold and Silver pull back after recent rallies, entering a corrective phase as volatility intensifies.In equities, we highlight major movers including strong gains in SBA Communications and Globalstar, alongside declines in Tesla, Alto Neuroscience, and major alternative asset managers following liquidity concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.