U.S. Stock Markets Rise Amid Optimism Over Potential U.S.-Iran Negotiations

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200

U.S. stock markets rose on Tuesday following strong gains, driven by optimism that a U.S.-Iran deal may still be possible despite recent setbacks in negotiations. The S&P 500 increased 1.18% to close at 6,967.38, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 317.74 points to 48,535.99, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.96% to 23,639.08, with technology stocks leading the rally. Oracle, Nvidia, and Palantir Technologies were among notable gainers. Meanwhile, crude oil prices dropped sharply, with West Texas Intermediate falling 7.87% to $91.28 per barrel and Brent crude declining 4.6% to $94.79. Economic data, including a lower-than-expected rise in March's producer price index, supported positive sentiment. Financial institutions showed mixed results, as Wells Fargo reported disappointing earnings while JPMorgan exceeded expectations but revised its net interest income guidance. Wall Street analysts remained cautiously optimistic, highlighting that the market appears to have priced in concern