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The Dow Jones Index gained 354 points or 0.70 percent on Friday to close at 51202 points. Gains were led by Goldman Sachs (2.57%), Verizon (2.49%) and JPMorgan (2.25%). Biggest losers were Nike (-2.24%), Apple (-1.52%) and Merck (-1.42%).

The Dow Jones Index Closes 0.70% Higher

Brent oil fell 3.4% to $87.3 per barrel as expectations increased that the US and Iran could reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although officials warned a deal was not guaranteed. Prices declined about 6% this week but remain more than 20% higher since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. A Trump administration official said there is an 80% chance of a deal being signed soon, with the agreement potentially involving the reopening of Hormuz, removal of the naval blockade, dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program and economic incentives if Tehran complies. However, conflicting reports emerged after Iranian media published a draft proposal suggesting different terms, including US force withdrawals and reconstruction funding. President Trump said it did not reflect the agreed terms. Pakistan’s Prime Minister said a final text had been reached, while Iran’s foreign minister said an understanding was closer than ever but urged caution until finalized.

Brent Falls as US-Iran Deal Could Reopen Hormuz

Crude oil fell 3.2% to $84.88 per barrel as expectations increased that the US and Iran could reach an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although officials warned a deal was not guaranteed. Prices declined about 6% this week but remain more than 20% higher since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. A Trump administration official said there is an 80% chance of a deal being signed soon, with the agreement potentially involving the reopening of Hormuz, removal of the naval blockade, dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program and economic incentives if Tehran complies. However, conflicting reports emerged after Iranian media published a draft proposal suggesting different terms, including US force withdrawals and reconstruction funding. President Trump said it did not reflect the agreed terms. Pakistan’s Prime Minister said a final text had been reached, while Iran’s foreign minister said an understanding was closer than ever but urged caution until finalized.

Crude Drops as US-Iran Deal Nears on Hormuz

US stocks rose on Friday as SpaceX’s strong market debut boosted sentiment and investors remained optimistic about a possible peace agreement between the US and Iran. The S&P 500 gained 0.5%, the Nasdaq rose 0.3%, and the Dow Jones advanced 0.7%. SpaceX opened on the Nasdaq at $150 per share, above its $135 IPO price, and surged more than 20% shortly after trading began before closing 19% higher at $161.11. The rally lifted confidence across markets, with some investors viewing other shares as undervalued. Nvidia was slightly higher, while AMD and Alphabet gained 4.7% and 0.5%. Broadcom, Palantir, Amazon and Meta closed lower. Markets briefly weakened after President Trump warned Iran to “get their act together,” but sentiment improved after reports suggested progress toward a US-Iran agreement. Iranian media said the draft deal includes lifting oil sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and reports indicated a potential signing could take place in Switzerland as soon as Sunday.

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