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Stocks Climb to Records as Truce Hopes Ease Oil Shock

U.S. stocks pushed to fresh all-time highs as reports of a tentative U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension helped ease fears of deeper energy-supply disruption, sending Treasury yields lower and taking some pressure off oil.

Stocks Stall as Iran Deal Signals Whipsaw Oil and Risk Appetite

Stocks ended mixed and largely flat Wednesday as traders weighed conflicting signals on U.S.-Iran negotiations and the potential reopening of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Stocks Climb as Iran Peace Hopes Lift Risk Appetite

Stocks started the holiday-shortened week on firmer footing, with the S&P 500 reaching a record high as investors leaned into hopes that US-Iran peace talks could prevent a broader energy shock.

Stocks Edge Higher as Oil Retreats on Deal Hopes

Stocks finished higher in a choppy session as hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough eased fears of prolonged energy disruption.

Stocks Rebound as Oil Slides on US-Iran Deal Hopes

Stocks rallied Wednesday as hopes for progress toward a US-Iran deal pushed oil prices sharply lower and eased inflation fears that had pressured markets in recent sessions. 

Rising Yields Pressure Stocks as Inflation Fears Return

Stocks fell as higher Treasury yields and elevated oil prices revived concerns that inflation risks could keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates, or even put a hike back in play.

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