Stocks Rise as Middle East Worries Show Signs of Abating

From Barron’s: 2025-06-16 13:14:00

The stock market saw gains on Monday as tensions between Israel and Iran eased. The Dow Jones was up 350 points, the S&P 500 rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 1.5%. The positive momentum was fueled by reports of Iran’s interest in deescalation and talks with the White House on nuclear programs.

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