New York, March 31, 2026 (AFP) - US stocks rise as markets monitor Middle East war

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2026-03-31

Wall Street stocks opened higher Tuesday on hopes for a near-term resolution to the Middle East war despite the continued blockage of most petroleum deliveries in the Strait of Hormuz. Equities have been "energized" by reports that President Donald Trump could soon end the war with Iran, said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. About 15 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.0 percent at 45,677.81. The broad-based S&P 50......

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