Dow Jones rises 96 points as Iran tensions keep Wall Street cautious
Wall Street’s main indexes were muted on Monday, as stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran and rising oil prices kept investors cautious ahead of a crucial week for earnings and monetary policy. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.04%, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.28%. On the other hand, Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 96 points. Geopolitics and oil in focus Investor sentiment remained under pressure as tensions in the Middle East showed little sign of easing. US President Donald Trump canceled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for ceasefire talks related to Iran, signaling a setback in diplomatic efforts. “Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work!” the president wrote in a post. “Nobody knows who...
