US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 24.05.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 24, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Australian Shares Hit Two-Week High on Middle East Peace Hopes May 25, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. Australian shares rose 0.4% to 8,692, marking a two-week closing peak led by commodity stocks amid optimism over US-Iran peace talks. The S&P/ASX 200 gained for a third consecutive session as crude oil prices fell below $100 per barrel, easing inflation concerns. However, cautious investors limited risk appetite after Washington tempered expectations for a swift deal. Resources stocks rallied with BHP and Rio Tinto up 0.7% and 1.6%, while