April 2026 saw a strong, broad-based "risk-on" recovery, spearheaded by U.S. equities. This rally was fueled by robust corporate earnings, particularly in the AI sector, and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady. Crypto rebounded significantly, with commodities and real estate also posting notable gains. The bond market remained largely flat. Gold was the sole major asset to decline (-1.54%), though it maintains a positive year-to-date gain.