Stocks Close Mixed Amid Ongoing US-Iran Tensions

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower while the Dow rose as markets reacted to shifting crude oil prices driven by unresolved tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz closure. Crude initially climbed after Iran dismissed U.S. demands for peace, but later fell following President Trump's announcement that a planned attack on Iran was canceled.

By Rich Asplund Mon, May 18, 2026 at 11:35 PM GMT+3 8 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Stocks Close Mixed Amid Ongoing US-Iran Tensions

Tickers: $DIA $QQQ $SPY

Topics: bond yields Iran-US tensions oil prices stock market

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