Iran War: Stocks Edge Up as Traders Remain Hopeful on Talks | The Opening Trade 4/21/2026

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Stocks rose modestly as traders grew more encouraged that Iran will join talks that could extend a Middle East truce and restore oil flows. Treasuries and the dollar wavered ahead of Kevin Warsh’s Senate hearing.

All eyes are on the Middle East after Trump signaled he is unlikely to extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran in a war that’s upended global oil markets. Iran has yet to confirm it will take part in the talks in Islamabad, with Trump threatening strikes on the Islamic Republic’s power infrastructure if diplomacy fails. People familiar with the matter said Monday that Tehran would send a team, though it’s unclear who would lead the delegation.

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