Major stock indexes closed lower as oil prices resumed their ascent Tuesday, a day after major indexes soared to begin the week as President Donald Trump postponed threatened military strikes on Iranian power plants.

The major U.S. stock-market indexes closed lower on Thursday. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq spent most of the day trading lower, but briefly climbed into positive territory during the final hour of trading Thursday.

The stock market is ending a rough week. The leading stock indexes rose on Monday and Tuesday as the conflict in Iran seemed destined for a quick resolution. But the fighting only intensified from there,

The stock market slashed gains amid Iran war hopes and doubts. Space play Karman Holdings reported earnings late.

The major U.S. stock-market indexes all swung higher in afternoon trading, after President Donald Trump gave remarks that the Iran war may be over soon. If this momentum carries through market close,

Why are US stock market indexes futures up, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq stay in green or turn red again? US stock futures rose after a policy update on Iran. Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq moved higher.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.80%, andJune Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +1.01% this morning as oil prices slumped after the Trump administration intensified efforts to end the Middle East conflict.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index gains Wednesday as President Donald Trump sends a peace plan to Iran. Oil prices take a dive.