Iran War: Stocks Slip From Highs as Hormuz Remains Shut | The Opening Trade 4/27/2026
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US stocks slipped from record highs as the Strait of Hormuz remained shut, lifting oil prices, with traders also eyeing major megacap tech earnings and central bank decisions this week. S&P 500 futures fell. Brent crude rose to above $108 a barrel. Tehran signaled it would accept an interim agreement to reopen the waterway after nearly two months in exchange for the US lifting its blockade of Iranian ports, Axios reported Monday. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. Chapters: 00:00:36 - Market Check 00:02:08 - Brent Crude Levels 00:03:55 - Tech Stocks Power Earnings Season 00:07:11 - Central Bank Decisions, Kevin Warsh Confirmation 00:08:45 - 00:08:45 - Trump Says He 'Wasn't Worried' During DC Shooting 00:09:21 - King Charles US State Vis
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