
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday in volatile trading as investors monitored developments in the Middle East conflict and a sharp pullback in oil prices. The S&P 500 closed 0.05% higher at 6,791. The Dow Jones rose 0.1% to 47,723 points, while the Nasdaq 100 was nearly unchanged after recovering from deeper losses earlier in the session.
Market sentiment remained fragile amid conflicting signals from Washington and ongoing military escalation. While President Donald Trump suggested the conflict could end soon, the Pentagon warned that the most intense strikes on Iran were still ahead.
Investors now await the February Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for clues about inflation and the strength of the U.S. economy. Markets expect headline inflation to rise 2.4% year-over-year.
Oil prices dropped sharply after reports that G7 countries may release emergency crude reserves to offset supply disruptions. WTI crude fell to $75.60 before settling around $82, while Brent dropped over to $79.70 before bouncing back above $85.00.
Asia-Pacific markets moved higher on Wednesday as investors evaluated developments in the Middle East conflict and the recent volatility in oil prices. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.5% to 55,084, and South Korea’s Kospi jumped more than 3%.
Gold prices stabilized near $5,190 during the Asian session on Wednesday after recent volatility driven by developments in the Middle East.
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