US Stocks Fall Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Peace Talks and Federal Reserve Nominee Hearing

US stocks declined on Tuesday as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled and the market digested the confirmation hearing of Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell by 0.6%. The uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire with Iran and leadership changes at Apple also contributed to the market's downward movement.

By Rian Howlett and Karen Friar Updated Wed, April 22, 2026 at 12:46 AM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

US Stocks Fall Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Peace Talks and Federal Reserve Nominee Hearing

Tickers: $AAPL $UAL

Topics: Apple leadership change ceasefire extension Fed chair confirmation stock market performance United Airlines earnings US-Iran relations

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