The S&P 500 and Dow declined while the Nasdaq edged higher after President Donald terminated the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.
U.S. equities closed mixed on Wednesday following President Donald’s announcement ending the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal. The S&P 500 slipped 0.28%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.1%, pressured by geopolitical uncertainty. The Nasdaq Composite bucked the trend, rising 0.2% as tech stocks showed resilience.
Prior to the announcement, markets had traded near flat, with investors awaiting clarity on U.S.-Iran relations. The Dow’s underperformance reflected broader concerns over potential escalation in the Middle East, while tech’s outperformance suggested sector rotation amid macro risks.
No immediate market reaction data was provided beyond the closing figures.