Wall Street closes directionless before the end of Trump's ultimatum to Iran
The New York Stock Exchange closed without a clear direction on Tuesday, just hours before President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz expires. AFP Some traders expressed optimism about an extension of the deadline. The Dow Jones fell 0.18%, while the Nasdaq index rose 0.10% and the broader S&P 500 index gained 0.08%.
TL;DR
- The New York Stock Exchange closed mixed on Tuesday.
- The market reacted to President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Dow Jones fell 0.18%.
- The Nasdaq rose 0.10%.
- The S&P 500 gained 0.08%.
- Some traders were optimistic about an extension of the deadline.