US Stock Market Live Updates: US stocks traded cautiously on Monday as investors weighed modest gains against rising oil prices and rapidly changing events in West Asia. The S&P 500 saw a slight increase, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained nearly unchanged, and the Nasdaq Composite recorded modest gains, reflecting uncertainty about whether tensions between the US and Iran might soon diminish.
Investor sentiment improved following reports that the U.S., Iran, and regional mediators are in discussions regarding a potential 45‑day ceasefire that could bring an end to the conflict, though the likelihood of reaching an agreement before President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline appears low. In addition, Reuters reported that both parties have received a Pakistan‑brokered proposal that could initiate an immediate ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if accepted.
Markets were coming off a strong previous week, with the S&P 500 rising 3.4% and breaking a five‑week losing streak.
After the Good Friday market holiday, Monday marks the first complete trading session for investors to evaluate the March jobs report. The data was stronger than anticipated, with the US economy adding 178,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropping to 4.3%.
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US Stock Market Live Updates: US stocks traded cautiously on Monday as investors weighed modest gains against rising oil prices and rapidly changing events in West Asia. The S&P 500 saw a slight increase, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained nearly unchanged, and the Nasdaq Composite recorded modest gains, reflecting uncertainty about whether tensions between the US and Iran might soon diminish.
Investor sentiment improved following reports that the U.S., Iran, and regional mediators are in discussions regarding a potential 45‑day ceasefire that could bring an end to the conflict, though the likelihood of reaching an agreement before President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline appears low. In addition, Reuters reported that both parties have received a Pakistan‑brokered proposal that could initiate an immediate ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if accepted.
Markets were coming off a strong previous week, with the S&P 500 rising 3.4% and breaking a five‑week losing streak.
After the Good Friday market holiday, Monday marks the first complete trading session for investors to evaluate the March jobs report. The data was stronger than anticipated, with the US economy adding 178,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropping to 4.3%.
Track live updates here
