Stock Market: Why did the US stock market rise on the night of April 13? New update on Asia and War, Gift Nifty jumped 250 points.:On the night of April 13th, the US stock market clearly indicated that investors are currently betting on the hope of a solution rather than war. US-Iran tensions persist, but the market believes a deal may eventually be reached. This is why Wall Street closed strongly, Asian markets surged, and the Nifty 500 jumped 250 points to 24,128 at 7:15 am.

News Topical, Digital Desk :The morning began with some reassuring news for the markets. Tensions in West Asia haven't completely subsided, but investors are now beginning to believe that the situation can be resolved through dialogue. This hope has fueled strong buying in US markets, sparked positive sentiment in Asian markets, and even led to a strong gain in the Nifty index. This means that global markets are currently assuming that dialogue holds more power than war.

Sometimes markets aren't driven solely by data, but by expectations... and that's exactly what the global markets are seeing this morning. Tensions remain high in West Asia, and the confrontation between the US and Iran hasn't completely subsided, yet global stock markets have breathed a sigh of relief. The reason is clear: investors believe the situation may finally reach the negotiating table.

This confidence was evident in US markets on Monday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed more than 300 points higher, and the S&P 500 reached its highest level since the war began. The Nasdaq Composite also jumped more than 1%, driven by strong tech stocks. Clearly, Wall Street is currently relying more on diplomacy than fear.

Where did the good news come from? The market's biggest boost came from Britain. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he would convene a major international summit with French President Emmanuel Macron this week. The meeting's objective is clear: to end the conflict through negotiations, secure oil and shipping routes, and normalize post-war navigation. This means that the world's major powers are now actively working toward a solution.

Asian markets also opened in the green on Tuesday morning, following strong signals from the US.

- Nikkei 225 strengthened by 1.5%
- Topix rose by 0.74%
- S&P/ASX 200 rose by 0.88%
- Hang Seng Index futures also positive
, meaning Asian sentiment is also in risk-on mode.

Softening of oil prices boosted confidence.
The most reassuring thing was that crude oil prices softened rather than rising. West Texas Intermediate fell by nearly 2%, Brent Crude also fell. The softening of oil prices clearly means that the market is not currently anticipating a major supply shock.

What are the signs for India?
Early signs for Indian markets are excellent. The Nifty rose 250 points at 7:15 am and is trading at 24,128. This indicates that domestic markets may have a strong start on Wednesday. It should be noted that the stock markets were closed on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, due to Ambedkar Jayanti.

Where will investors focus now?
Today, the market will not only monitor geopolitics but also the earnings season. Results from major US companies could further shape sentiment. But so far, everything looks good. Tensions have eased, but fear has also diminished. The possibility of war remains, but the hope for dialogue is greater. And the market has bought into this hope.