Wall Street Opens Flat as Traders Await Iran’s Response
The start of U.S. stock trading on Monday showed minimal movement because investors waited to see Iran's possible reaction to U.S. nuclear site airstrikes which intensified Middle Eastern conflict concerns.
The S&P 500 index rose 0.03% during the opening session but the Dow Jones declined 0.07% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.10%. The market showed restraint because investors were unsure about Tehran's possible response to the weekend's military strikes.
The worldwide markets remain on edge because rising tensions between nations could create broader geopolitical instability which would increase energy costs and disrupt supply networks. The U.S. strikes have created a split among analysts regarding their impact on potential Iranian retaliation versus diplomatic solutions.
Investors focus on upcoming economic data releases while waiting for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to testify later this week. The markets will monitor Fed signals about its response to geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures that result from the conflict.
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