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Tesla Reports Q1 2026 Earnings After Market Close
Tesla will release Q1 2026 results tonight, with production at 408,386 vehicles and deliveries at 358,023. Consensus expects $0.37 EPS on $22.71 billion revenue. Investors eye capital allocation, including potential large-scale AI compute facility 'Terafab' beyond $20B capex guide.
Big Tech Earnings Wave: Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon on April 29
Microsoft (Q3 FY26), Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon report Q1 2026 earnings on April 29 evening, coinciding with FOMC decision. Focus on AI capex vs. revenue growth: Microsoft Azure growth guided 37-38%, Alphabet doubling 2026 capex, Meta $115-135B plan.
Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire, Easing Market Tensions
President Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire hours after market close, providing near-term relief but uncertainty lingers. US equities near record highs despite prior 10% S&P drop; oil stable with US crude at $89.48, Brent at $98.36.
JD Vance Cancels Pakistan Trip for Iran Talks
US Vice President JD Vance cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan to lead ceasefire extension negotiations with Iran. Iran yet to respond; both sides warn of resuming fighting without deal. Move contributed to Wall Street's 0.6% decline Tuesday.
Asian Markets Mixed on Ceasefire Uncertainty
Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.3-0.4% to ~59,530-59,585; Australia's ASX 200 fell 1.2% to ~8,841-8,843. South Korea KOSPI up 0.4-0.5% to ~6,413-6,417; Hong Kong Hang Seng down 1.2-1.3%.
Shanghai Composite Edges Up Amid Regional Volatility
China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.3-0.5% to 4,096-4,106 despite Hang Seng drop. Markets cautious post-ceasefire extension, balancing geopolitical relief and conflict risks.
European Benchmarks Dip Slightly in Early Trading
France's CAC 40 slipped 0.2% to 8,221; German DAX down <0.1% to 24,256; UK's FTSE 100 flat at 10,497. Trading cautious amid US-Iran developments.
US Futures Rise on Ceasefire Extension Hopes
Dow futures up 0.4% to 49,509; S&P 500 futures +0.4% to 7,131. Investors price in avoided full economic disruption from conflict.
Japan Reports Fifth Straight Trade Deficit, Exports Surge
Japan posted 1.7T yen ($10.7B) fiscal year trade deficit ending March. March exports jumped 11.7%, imports +10.9%, signaling recovery from Trump tariffs.
UK Inflation Climbs on Energy Disruptions from Iran Conflict
UK inflation rose in March due to pump price jumps from Iran war energy supply issues. Adds pressure amid global market caution.
FOMC, GDP, PCE Loom Next Week with Corporate Earnings
FOMC decision and Powell conference on April 29, followed by Q1 GDP, March PCE, Employment Cost Index. Apple earnings close the window, framing growth-inflation picture.