Overview
- U.S. equity indexes rose on Friday, July 10, with the Dow closing up $149.60 at 52,637.01 and the Nasdaq gaining 74.72 points for a third straight day.
- Market sentiment improved after reports said President Trump agreed to continue talks with Iran, which reduced investor caution about a flare‑up in Middle East tensions.
- Eased worries that tensions would push oil prices higher helped lower fears of renewed inflation and encouraged riskier asset buying before earnings.
- Individual stock moves were mixed: Nvidia and Nike posted gains while UnitedHealth Group fell, showing sector and company factors still driving stock-level performance.
- The dollar traded around ¥161.70–161.80, highlighting how U.S.-focused geopolitical news quickly moves both equity and currency markets and could reverse if talks stall or oil moves sharply.