Stocks Rebound as US-Iran Tensions Ease; Nvidia Earnings Loom

U.S. stocks rebounded on August 25, 2026, as investors breathed a sigh of relief that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's economic measures against Iran did not directly target China.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1%, the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.5% in late trading, led by technology shares.

Oil prices declined to $89.10 per barrel for Brent crude and $82.08 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate, as investors shifted attention toward diplomatic possibilities rather than a potential supply shock or U.S.-China trade conflict.

Nvidia's quarterly earnings, due after Wednesday's closing bell, will be a key indicator of the AI trade, with investors looking for revenue growth, gross margins, and management commentary on corporate technology budgets.