Wall Street and Global Markets Fall Amid Iran War Uncertainty as Oil Prices Surge Near $100

Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, but reversed course during the afternoon session as investors awaited further developments in the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.4%, the S&P 500 fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.6% by approximately 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, … Read more