US Stock ETF Rises Late as Trump Extends Ceasefire: Markets Wrap

WATCH: The “fundamentals remain intact” in spite of the geopolitical uncertainty, says JPMorgan Private Bank Global Investment Strategist Madison Faller.Source: Bloomberg

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By Rita Nazareth

April 20, 2026 at 10:24 PM UTC

Updated on

April 22, 2026 at 12:14 PM UTC

A giant exchange-traded fund tracking US stocks climbed in late hours after President Donald Trump said he’s extending the ceasefire deal with Iran until talks conclude.

The roughly $720 billion ETF tracking the S&P 500 rose after notching a second straight loss in regular trading amid news reports that Iranian officials refused to attend negotiations and Vice President JD Vance put off a planned trip to Pakistan. Brent traded below $100 after its settlement. Bond yields and the dollar rose.