US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Edges Higher, Oil Drops as Trump Delays Iran Strikes

Investor Sentiment Improves as Geopolitical Risks Temporarily Ease Global markets rebounded on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States would delay planned strikes on Iranian energy sites for five days while talks continued. Oil prices dropped sharply, while stocks in the US and Europe climbed after investors reacted to the possibility of a pause in the conflict. The move followed a tense weekend in which Trump had warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face . His latest remarks changed market direction within hours. On Monday, he said, "I just want to have as much oil in the system as possible," adding that prices would "drop like a rock" if a deal was reached. However, Iran's foreign ministry denied that any talks had taken place, leaving traders to weigh both the chance of easing tensions and the risk of further disruption.