Investors are weighing a NYT report that Iran has indirectly approached the US to discuss terms for ending the conflict.

The impact on oil prices and in turn, on inflation is the focus for investors already uneasy about the backdrop for stocks.

Stocks end higher Wednesday, staging a rebound after a pullback on Iran war fears. Oil prices were easing their climb on Wednesday afternoon, after a big jump this week.

The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.

Trump says U.S. Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz ...

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Here are the top stories to read Monday: Trump leaves door open for extended U.S. campaign against Iran. What that could mean ...

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell Tuesday as the stock market reacted to escalation of the war in the Middle East.

Why are US stock market index futures down and Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq in red today? Wall Street futures fell more than ...

Oil prices have increased 14% in the past week to the highest in a year, but futures are much more muted, with year-ahead prices barely changed. This implies the boost to oil company profits will only ...

Why didn't US avert stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash today like UAE? Wall Street fell as oil prices surged ...