Khadija Saeed

April 10, 2026, 5:59 PM EDT. Stocks ended mixed on Friday as Wall Street awaited U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, losing 269 points, while the Nasdaq composite gained 0.4%. The S&P 500 edged down 0.1%, posting modest weekly losses despite recent monthly gains fueled by hope for conflict resolution. Oil prices eased, with Brent crude falling 0.8% to $95.20 a barrel and U.S. crude sliding 1.3% to $96.57 amid disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Inflation concerns persist, driven by surging gas prices and supply shocks. Consumer sentiment dropped sharply, reflecting rising inflation expectations. Bond yields edged up, adding to economic uncertainties. Traders are closely watching weekend talks in Pakistan, with geopolitical risks continuing to influence market volatility and inflation pressures.