NEW YORK — On Monday, July 27, 2026, stocks on Wall Street showed mixed movement as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 218 points, or 0.4%, by 10:37 a.m. Oil prices reversed their recent upward trend, with Brent crude dropping 5.5% to $86.60 a barrel for October delivery. This shift came after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks amid renewed efforts to restart negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war.

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has significantly disrupted traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, leading to surging gasoline prices and increased shipping costs that have affected households and businesses alike. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 4.65% from 4.69% late Friday.

Wall Street is currently anticipating about a 38% chance that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting this week. Technology companies remain in focus due to their strong gains this year, which have contributed to Wall Street’s record performance.

The central bank continues to grapple with inflation pressures linked to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

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