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Dow soars over 700 points as Iran declares Hormuz strait open
short by / on Friday, 17 April, 2026
US stocks surged, with the Dow jumping over 700 points as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1%. The rally followed Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for business after a US-Iran ceasefire. President Trump stated the naval blockade will continue until the transaction with Iran is 100% complete.
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