S&P 500, Nasdaq finish lower; investors uneasy about Middle East conflict
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-20 06:32:00
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower on Friday, with concerns about the Iran-Israel conflict looming. Iran refused to discuss its nuclear program while under attack by Israel, as Europe urged negotiations. The White House stated that President Trump will decide in the next two weeks on U.S. involvement in the conflict. Israeli attacks targeted Tehran’s nuclear weapon capabilities, hitting numerous military sites. Tech stocks like Nvidia were major losers. The Dow rose slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell. Trading volume was higher due to a triple-witching event. Fed officials discussed rates, with Kroger shares rising and Accenture falling. NYSE saw more declining than advancing stocks.
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