A Choppy Start to the Week
Wendy Kirkland Market Update April 6, 2026
Today kicked off with a lot of back-and-forth in the markets, and honestly, that’s been the theme so far. The Dow, Nasdaq, S&P, and Russell were all swinging up and down pretty much from the open. Green turned to red, red turned back to green, and then reversed again. It’s the kind of action that makes it tough to feel confident jumping into a trade and expecting it to smoothly run in one direction.
A big part of this uncertainty seems tied to geopolitical headlines and broader economic concerns. Between ongoing political tensions overseas and questions around energy prices and the economy, the market just doesn’t seem ready to fully commit either way. When you zoom out to the bigger picture, the longer-term charts are showing that overall momentum has weakened. While there are some short-term attempts to bounce, the larger trend is still leaning bearish, and history shows these kinds of pullbacks don’t usually resolve overnight.