Stocks Rise, Oil Dips as Iran Ceasefire Deal Near Expiry

U.S. stock futures rose as oil prices declined ahead of the expiration of a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. The ceasefire is set to end on Wednesday evening, with Iran signaling potential negotiations in Pakistan. UnitedHealth's strong Q1 earnings also contributed to market gains.

By Cris Tolomia Tue, April 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Stocks Rise, Oil Dips as Iran Ceasefire Deal Near Expiry

Tickers: $UNH

Topics: Federal Reserve nomination Iran ceasefire oil prices stock market UnitedHealth earnings

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