economy
Dow soars more than 1,300 points, oil prices tumble below $100 per barrel after Iran ceasefire
Updated on: April 8, 2026 / 11:07 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,342 points (2.9%), S&P 500 jumped 2.6%, and Nasdaq Composite rose 3.3%.
- Oil prices plunged, with WTI falling 18% to $92.62 and Brent crude down 16.6% to $91.13 a barrel.
- A temporary ceasefire in the Iran war eased fears of a prolonged energy shock.
- Early signs of vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz were reported following the ceasefire announcement.
- The ceasefire is set to extend for only two weeks, raising questions about the sustainability of shipping activity.