The Economic Times

US stock market today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq navigate Iran tensions and inflation fears could soaring oil prices and AI mania trigger Wall Streets next big warning?

US stock market today is navigating a delicate balance between geopolitical risk and inflation uncertainty. The Dow Jones edged up 0.01% to 49,613.98, the S&P 500 gained 0.24%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.09% as of Monday morning trading. Oil surged past $100 after President Trump called Iran's proposal otally unacceptable. The DRAM ETF hit $6.5 billion in assets in 36 days, faster than any ETF in history, led by Micron's 5.5% rally. VIX climbed 5.12%, signaling rising anxiety ahead of April CPI and PPI data due this week. Traders are watching inflation closely as higher oil prices threaten broader price pressures.