May 6, 2026

Markets cheer signs of a possible U.S.-Iran deal

Oil prices plummeted and Wall Street stocks surged on Wednesday after President Trump pointed to "great progress" toward reaching a peace that ends the U.S. war with Iran.

Markets cheer signs of a possible U.S.-Iran deal

TL;DR

  • Oil prices plummeted.
  • Wall Street stocks surged.
  • President Trump announced "great progress" toward peace with Iran.
  • The progress aims to end the U.S. war with Iran.