Today's Summary, April 5th, 2026.

Geopolitics and War Risk The dominant story of the weekend is the escalating U.S.-Iran confrontation, and it demands your full attention before markets open. Trump set a hard deadline of Tuesday 8 PM ET, threatening to destroy every power plant and bridge in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Oil is already trading above $115 a barrel. Iran's parliament speaker responded by saying the U.S. is dragging itself into "a living hell for every single family."