S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all soared midday, as US stocks run toward the finish of a third straight week of big gains. Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped to about $90 US a barrel — still higher than the $70 before the Iran war, but lower than it has been in recent weeks.
North American stocks rally, oil falls more than 10% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open
Apr 17, 2026 | 10:21 AM
