Global markets on 30 April 2026 traded with a cautiously positive tone: U.S. equities were mixed but resilient, oil prices eased from recent highs, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to shape risk sentiment.
Markets in late April were still digesting the Middle East conflict, which has been the dominant macro driver since March. According to the IMF’s April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report, global equity prices had fallen about 8% since February, while sovereign bond yields rose sharply as investors priced in higher inflation risks.
The conflict’s impact on energy markets remained central. The closure and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor carrying roughly 20% of global seaborne oil, had pushed oil sharply higher through March. Valiant Wealth notes that Brent crude surged ~63% from pre‑conflict levels, peaking near $120/bbl, before stabilizing in the $100–115 range.
While we lack intraday tick‑by‑tick data for 30 April specifically, the broader April trend was clear:
Global equities were recovering modestly after steep March declines.
Bartlett Wealth notes that U.S. and foreign equities fell 6–10% in March due to the Iran conflict and oil shock, but sentiment began stabilizing in April.
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