U.S. Stocks Approach Records, Oil Falls Amid Iran Talk Discrepancies; Beaufort Watches Economic Ripples
Major U.S. stock indexes advanced on Monday, August 3, 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at a record high. The gains came as oil prices fell, influenced by divergent accounts from American and Iranian officials concerning the status of diplomatic talks. The S&P 500 index rose 1.5% during Monday’s trading session, finishing just […]