{"id":3634,"date":"2026-05-21T21:01:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalmarkettrends.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/dow-rises-278-points-as-stocks-rebound-on-iran-deal-hopes\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T21:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:01:53","slug":"dow-rises-278-points-as-stocks-rebound-on-iran-deal-hopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmarkettrends.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/21\/dow-rises-278-points-as-stocks-rebound-on-iran-deal-hopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Dow rises 278 Points as stocks rebound on Iran deal hopes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US stocks closed slightly higher on Thursday after a volatile trading session as investors weighed shifting developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict, fluctuating oil prices, and renewed concerns about inflation and global energy supply disruptions.<\/p>\n

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 278 points, or 0.56%, to close near 50,288. <\/p>\n

The S&P 500 gained 0.16%, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.09% as markets recovered from earlier losses during the session.<\/p>\n

Investor sentiment remained highly sensitive to headlines related to ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with markets swinging throughout the day as oil prices and Treasury yields fluctuated.<\/p>\n

Markets recover after early volatility<\/h2>\n

Stocks spent much of the morning under pressure before rebounding in afternoon trading as hopes for a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East improved sentiment.<\/p>\n

West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures initially surged following a Reuters report stating that Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had directed that enriched uranium remain inside the country, complicating prospects for a broader agreement with the United States.<\/p>\n

Oil later reversed course, however, with WTI crude settling nearly 2% lower at $96.35 per barrel, while Brent crude fell more than 2% to close at $102.58.<\/p>\n

The earlier spike in oil prices also pushed Treasury yields higher as investors worried that prolonged elevated energy costs could increase inflation pressures.<\/p>\n

By the close, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was up slightly at 4.582%, while the 30-year Treasury yield edged lower to 5.107%.<\/p>\n

Investor focus remained firmly on whether diplomatic talks could eventually reduce tensions and stabilize oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments.<\/p>\n

Investors monitor Iran negotiations<\/h2>\n

Investors closely tracked comments from both US and Iranian officials throughout the session as conflicting reports continued to emerge around negotiations and Iran\u2019s uranium stockpile.<\/p>\n

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been \u201csome good signs\u201d in negotiations with Iran, though he also warned that a diplomatic resolution would become difficult if Tehran implemented a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump said the United States wanted the waterway to remain open and free of tolls as negotiations continued.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Iranian Students\u2019 News Agency reported that Tehran was reviewing a US proposal that \u201chas narrowed the gaps to some extent.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reports also stated that the draft agreement could include an immediate ceasefire<\/a>, commitments to avoid targeting infrastructure, and guarantees for freedom of navigation through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz under a joint monitoring mechanism.<\/p>\n

Nvidia slips despite strong earnings<\/h2>\n

Investors also digested another round of corporate earnings reports, with Nvidia remaining in focus after posting results that exceeded Wall Street expectations.<\/p>\n

The AI chipmaker reported stronger-than-expected earnings and guidance while also announcing an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to 25 cents per share.<\/p>\n

Despite the strong results, Nvidia shares fell about 1% as some investors took profits after the stock\u2019s massive rally over the past year.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Walmart shares declined after the retailer issued weaker-than-expected second-quarter profit guidance while warning that elevated fuel prices were pressuring consumers.<\/p>\n

Among sector movers, consumer staples led declines within the S&P 500, weighed down by weakness in Walmart and other retail stocks.<\/p>\n

Quantum computing-related stocks, including IBM, D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and GlobalFoundries also moved higher after reports that the Trump administration planned to support several quantum technology companies through new investments and partnerships.<\/p>\n

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