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Oil Prices Keep Swinging, and so Do Stocks Worldwide
Oil prices fell after Trump said he would hold off on a military attack on Iran, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped.
President Donald Trump delayed a military attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of regional allies, an announcement that roiled financial markets late in the day.
Oil prices swung through the day, with Brent crude falling below $110 following Trump's announcement while keeping alive hopes that a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz may still be possible.
Wall Street saw mixed performance as Regeneron Pharmaceuticals dropped while Boston Scientific climbed 6.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished less than 0.1% higher after volatile trading.
Yields on the 10-year Treasury climbed, increasing borrowing costs for households and businesses already facing higher mortgage rates as climbing yields cranked up pressure on economies worldwide.
Nvidia releases quarterly results Wednesday, while Target, Home Depot, and Walmart are also scheduled to report this week, offering investors fresh data amid ongoing market volatility.