Stocks Set to Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices Due to U.S.-Iran Tensions

Stocks are expected to open lower as oil prices surged following increased U.S.-Iran tensions, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. seizing an Iranian vessel. Market participants are also awaiting economic data and earnings reports.

By Oleksandr Pylypenko Mon, April 20, 2026 at 1:24 PM GMT+3 11 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Stocks Set to Open Lower Amid Rising Oil Prices Due to U.S.-Iran Tensions

Topics: economic data geopolitical risk oil prices stock market U.S.-Iran tensions

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