US stocks rallied Monday after President Trump postponed threatened strikes on Iran's power plants, easing fears of Middle East escalation. The Dow Jones rose 1.38% (+631 points) to 46,208.53, the S&P 500 gained 1.15%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.38%. Trump cited "very good and productive" talks with Tehran continuing this week. Oil prices fell sharply, with WTI crude down nearly 10% to around $89 a barrel and Brent dipping below $100 after premarket highs above $113. Markets responded positively to

US stocks rallied Monday after President Trump postponed threatened strikes on Iran's power plants, easing fears of Middle East escalation. The Dow Jones rose 1.38% (+631 points) to 46,208.53, the S&P 500 gained 1.15%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.38%. Trump cited "very good and productive" talks with Tehran continuing this week. Oil prices fell sharply, with WTI crude down nearly 10% to around $89 a barrel and Brent dipping below $100 after premarket highs above $113. Markets responded positively to reduced geopolitical tensions.