According to historical data since 1928, when the S&P 500 rises 5% in the first 15 days of April, it has on average gained 32% for the rest of the year.

U.S. jobless claims were 207,000 in the 11th week of April, below the consensus estimate of 213,000.

The unemployment rate in Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois is 14.6%.

The VIX index, a measure of market volatility, recently fell from a high of 31 to 18.

According to a report from Axios, 75% of casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war are caused by drones.

The VIX index, a measure of equity market volatility, spiked above 30 before falling back below 20.

According to a note from Torsten Slock of Apollo, hedges are currently placed on 8% of treasuries.

U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to hold talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sunday.