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US stocks open lower as Iran tensions and earnings jitters shake markets
Economy
Published on 27 April 2026
Peace talks stall while investors brace for earnings and Fed signals
US stock indexes opened lower on Monday as markets weighed stalled peace talks with Iran alongside upcoming corporate earnings and expected Federal Reserve commentary. Early trading saw modest declines across the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite, reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of key economic and company updates.
- All three major US indexes slipped at the open
- Stalled US Iran peace talks weighed on investor mood
- Earnings season and Fed remarks are key near-term triggers
- Market reaction is holding back despite only modest early losses
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