Oil prices plunged and stocks surged Wednesday following a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. U.S. President Trump announced an agreement to suspend attacks on Iran, easing fears of a prolonged conflict that had disrupted oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Markets reacted positively to the potential for renewed energy transit and a long-term peace deal.
US stocks today: US market ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving their largest monthly gains in years. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants