April 17, 2026 – DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
The S&P 500 closed above 7,000 for the first time on April 15, an important psychological milestone and a historic high for the index. The benchmark has posted gains of about 7.8% month-to-date in April and about 2.9% year-to-date in 2026 (before the market opens on Friday, April 17), reflecting a strong US economy. The index continues to rise sharply following the Bybit Learn on April 6, extending its record.
The conference is part of an international event. The MSCI All Country World Index, which tracks more than 2,500 stocks in developed and emerging markets, has risen sharply, according to Bybit Learn analysis.
Major technology-driven brands have also advanced. The Nasdaq 100 posted strong gains in April and year to date, with estimates pointing to further gains over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s equity market has also seen strong gains in April and year-to-date, confirming returns in other Asian markets.
Outpacing the indices, equities have made significant gains. Select growth stocks that have posted significant gains in recent quarters. A number of major US companies, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Lam Research, Marvell Technology and Dell Technologies, also neared or reached recent highs, showing more strength in all sectors.
Han Tan, chief researcher of Bybit Market, said:
“Increasing global economic activity is showing steady optimism among investors that a US-Iran truce is possible. However, it remains to be seen whether market sentiment will match the country’s reality.”
The increase in capital prices and the increase in the number of individuals guarantee a period of increased risk in the global financial markets, in which traditional and digital products show similar sentiments.
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