The combination of diplomatic backchannels, softer oil prices, and a resilient tech sector helped power a strong rebound in US equities on Monday. But investors remain cautious as the Israel-Iran situation continues to evolve,

Monday’s bullish push has pared back some of last week’s late losses, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average back above 42,500. However, the major equity index remains embroiled in a consolidation zone that has plagued the Dow since mid-May.

US stock market jumps as Dow rallies 500 points as investors grow hopeful that the Israel-Iran conflict may stay contained. After a tense weekend of strikes and retaliation, a Wall Street Journal report hinted that Iran may be open to talks if the U.

Stocks rose and oil prices retreated on Monday as investors shrugged off the continuation of hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend.

While Wall Street futures signal a tentative recovery, markets remain hostage to geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Any fresh escalation — particularly around energy supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz — could reignite volatility and keep global investors on edge throughout the week.

Stock index futures fell on Thursday, as geopolitics and trade tensions stayed in the limelight, while investors awaited the wholesale inflation data. S&P 500 futures (SPX) -0.5%, Nasdaq 100 futures (US100:IND) -0.

Brent crude rose as much as 5.5% in early Asian trading after Israel and Iran continued attacks on one another’s territories over the weekend.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are heading for weekly wins after inflation data and tech strength boosted confidence, but the Dow is weighed down

U.S. stocks on Thursday seesawed, after a soft producer inflation report, geopolitical risks and trade tensions.

Global markets were under pressure amid escalating Middle-East tensions, as US index futures fell, oil prices surged, and safe-haven gold approached record highs.