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US stocks slip at open as Iran talks stall and oil prices jump again

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Published on 11 May 2026
US stocks slip at open as Iran talks stall and oil prices jump again

Stalled US Iran talks are pushing oil higher fast

Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday after last week’s record rally, as renewed concerns about stalled US-Iran talks lifted oil prices. Higher energy costs and heightened geopolitical risk dampened investor risk appetite, setting a cautious tone for trading. The market’s early moves reflect how quickly crude and politics are reshaping sentiment.

  • US stock indexes opened lower after a record rally
  • Stalled US-Iran talks boosted oil prices
  • Higher oil and geopolitical risk cooled investor sentiment
  • Market remains cautious at the start of trading
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This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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