Dow Edges Up Amid Geopolitical Risks, Oil Prices

The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher on Monday as investors assessed geopolitical risks and falling oil prices. The index rose around 0.21% to 53,389.19.

Oil prices declined after gaining strongly last week, with Brent crude falling about 1.1% to $93.38 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude declining 1.6% to $85.64.

Nvidia's quarterly results are expected to be closely watched as the company's performance has become linked to the broader AI investment story.