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Asian Markets Track Wall Street Lower

May 04, 2026 23:05 ET asiandownv4 04042026 lt

Asian stock markets are trading mostly lower on Tuesday, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, with major markets in the region, China, Japan and South Korea closed, as traders react to the re-escalation of the Middle East conflict and the related spike in crude oil prices that has again raised global inflation concerns. Asian markets closed mostly higher on Monday.

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  • Wall Street Poised To Open Lower May 04, 2026 08:10 ET

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U.S. Stocks Move Mostly Lower As Crude Oil Surges

May 04, 2026 16:09 ET flag 18092025 lt

After showing a lack of direction early in the session, stocks moved mostly lower over the course of the trading day on Monday. The major averages all moved to the downside on the day, with the Dow showing a notable decline. The weakness that emerged on Wall Street came amid a substantial increase by the price of crude oil, with U.S. crude oil futures surging by more than 3 percent.

Uncertainty About Middle East Conflict Contributing To Choppy Trading On Wall Street

May 04, 2026 11:12 ET wallstreet1 11092025 lt

Stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Monday, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line following the strong performance seen last week. Currently, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 are posting modest gains.

U.S. Stocks Move Mostly Lower As Crude Oil Surges

May 04, 2026 16:09 ET flag 18092025 lt

After showing a lack of direction early in the session, stocks moved mostly lower over the course of the trading day on Monday. The major averages all moved to the downside on the day, with the Dow showing a notable decline. The weakness that emerged on Wall Street came amid a substantial increase by the price of crude oil, with U.S. crude oil futures surging by more than 3 percent.

  • Uncertainty About Middle East Conflict Contributing To Choppy Trading On Wall Street May 04, 2026 11:12 ET

    Stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Monday, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line following the strong performance seen last week. Currently, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 are posting modest gains.

  • U.S. Stocks Pull Back Off Best Levels But Close Mostly Higher May 01, 2026 16:16 ET

    After showing a strong move to the upside early in the session, stocks gave back ground over the course of the trading day on Friday. The major averages pulled back well off their highs of the session, with the Dow sliding into negative territory. The major averages eventually ended the day mixed.

  • U.S. Stocks Mostly Higher On Upbeat Apple Earnings May 01, 2026 11:12 ET

    Stocks have moved mostly higher during trading on Friday, extending the strong upward move seen over the course of the previous session. With the continued advance, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 have reached new record intraday highs. Currently, the major averages are well off their highs of the session but still in positive territory.

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Uncertainty About Middle East Conflict May Lead To Choppy Trading On Wall Street

May 04, 2026 08:52 ET

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Monday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction in early trading. Uncertainty about the situation in the Middle East may keep some traders on the sidelines after President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he would be reviewing a new peace proposal from Iran but said he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.” “They have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the...

Swiss Market Ends On Weak Note

May 04, 2026 12:58 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

The Switzerland stock market closed notably lower on Monday, in line with most of the markets across Europe, as Middle East tensions and U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh tariff threats rendered the mood a bit bearish.

Australian Market Maintains Early Losses In Mid-market

May 04, 2026 23:22 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

The Australian stock market is maintaining its early losses in mid-market trading on Tuesday, extending the losses in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling to near the 8,650 level, with weakness in mining stocks partially offset by gains in energy and technology stocks.

Canadian Stocks Slide As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Escalates

May 04, 2026 16:29 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Canadian stocks moved lower on Monday as investors refrained from big bets after the U.S. and Iran pushed to re-assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. The intensifying conflict pushed oil prices and inflationary concerns higher once again.

Sensex, Nifty Close On Firm Note

May 04, 2026 06:45 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Despite paring a good portion of early gains, key Indian stock indices Sensex and the Nifty50 closed on a firm note on Monday, as investors reacted to a slew of earnings updates and encouraging vehicles sales data from leading automobile manufacturers. A good show by the National Democratic Allianz (led by the Bharatiya Janata Party) in assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal contributed as

Crude Oil Soars As U.S.-Iran Conflict Intensifies Over Hormuz Issue

May 04, 2026 14:38 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Rebounding from Friday's losses, crude oil has skyrocketed on Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions grow deeper despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, while the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to hold oil transit.

Ten-Year Yield Surges To Highest Closing Level Since Last July

May 04, 2026 15:31 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Treasuries moved sharply lower during trading on Monday, more than offsetting the rebound seen over the two previous sessions. Bond prices moved steadily downward over the course of the morning and remained firmly negative throughout the afternoon. Subsequently, the yield on the benchmark ten-year...

  • Treasuries Move Modestly Higher, Extending Yesterday's Rebound May 01, 2026 15:21 ET

    Treasuries saw modest strength during trading on Friday, extending the rebound seen over the course of the previous session. Bond prices gave back ground after an early advance but remained in positive territory. As a result, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which moves opposite of its price,...

  • Treasuries Regain Ground Following Recently Downward Trend April 30, 2026 15:20 ET

    Following the notable downward move seen over the past several sessions, treasuries regained some ground during trading on Thursday. Bond prices moved to the upside early in the session and remained in positive territory throughout the day. Subsequently, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which...

  • Ten-Year Yield Jumps To One-Month Closing High April 29, 2026 15:17 ET

    Treasuries moved notably lower over the course of the trading day on Thursday, extending the downward trend seen over the past several sessions. Bond prices came under pressure early in the session and saw further downside as the day progressed. Subsequently, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note,...

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U.S. Dollar Slides As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Intensifies

May 04, 2026 17:00 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

The U.S. Dollar value inches lower amid renewed escalation in the Strait of Hormuz crisis that pushed crude oil prices higher and sparked inflationary concerns once again lowering the risk appetite for investors.

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