Markets Edge Upward on Iran Peace Hopes

U.S. stock markets edged higher as oil prices fell due to progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, reducing geopolitical tensions and easing inflation fears. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.55%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.17%.

By Emma Newbery, The Motley Fool Fri, May 22, 2026 at 12:21 AM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Markets Edge Upward on Iran Peace Hopes

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