Stock Market Reacts to U.S.-Iran Uncertainty and Mixed Earnings Reports
Global stock markets declined on April 21, 2026, as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment. Major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all fell by approximately 0.6%, while oil prices rose. Mixed earnings reports from companies like UnitedHealth Group and GE Aerospace also influenced market movements.
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Topics: dividend stocks Dow Jones Federal Reserve market sentiment Nasdaq S&P 500 U.S.-Iran conflict