Wall Street closes weakly on fears of new Middle East escalation
The New York Stock Exchange closed this Monday with caution, weighed down by fears of a new escalation in the Middle East. AFP US President Donald Trump's comments about "serious talks" with Iran failed to reassure investors. After opening higher, the Nasdaq index finally lost 0.73%, and the broader S&P 500 index fell 0.39%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly by 0.11%.
TL;DR
- Wall Street closed with caution on Monday.
- Fears of a new escalation in the Middle East weighed on the market.
- Comments from US President Donald Trump about "serious talks" with Iran did not reassure investors.
- The Nasdaq index fell by 0.73%.
- The S&P 500 index fell by 0.39%.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly by 0.11%.