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cnbc_topnews apr 18, 2026

Here are 3 forces that drove a remarkable, record-setting week on Wall Street

S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time, completing its fastest turnaround since 1990.

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the s&p 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time ever this week, marking its fastest turnaround from a june low since 1990. the rally was driven by three main forces: a sharp drop in treasury yields, strong earnings from big tech, and rising bets on a federal reserve rate cut in september.
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