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Nasdaq Hits Record High as Oil Prices Fall; S&P 500, Dow Edge Higher
- •The Nasdaq Composite climbed about 0.5% to 27,250.92, setting a new intraday record, while the S&P 500 gained 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%.
- •Oil prices extended their decline for a fifth straight session, with Brent crude futures down about 1% and US West Texas Intermediate crude futures falling 2%.
- •The drop in oil prices was influenced by reports of Iran offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia planning to restart its East-West pipeline.
- •Lower oil prices have eased market pressure, particularly as investors assess the outlook for inflation and interest rates.
- •The rally followed "very successful" US-China talks ahead of a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising hopes for cooperation on artificial intelligence.
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The Nasdaq Composite reached a fresh intraday record of 27,250.92 as falling oil prices and strong technology stocks boosted market sentiment. Oil prices declined following reports that Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and Saudi Arabia planned to restart its East-West pipeline.
Oil prices dropped sharply due to reports that Iran had proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure, along with plans from Saudi Arabia to restart its East-West pipeline. Brent crude fell about 1% to $98.92 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped 2% to $93.50.
Preliminary US-China discussions ahead of a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping were described by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as very successful. This raised hopes for greater bilateral cooperation on artificial intelligence, adding momentum to a strong tech rally.
