US Stocks Swing Amid Middle East War, Oil Price Surge; Trump's Mixed Signals Add Volatility

• US stocks experienced swings on Monday as oil prices continued to climb due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East.
• The S&P 500 inched up 0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% lower in morning trading.
• Brent crude for June delivery surged 3.2% to USD 108.73, reflecting investor concerns over oil supply from the Persian Gulf.
• President Donald Trump issued conflicting statements, touting progress in talks while also threatening to obliterate Iranian power plants if a deal isn't reached and the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened.
• Despite market volatility, some investors see current stock prices as cheaper than pre-war levels, with the S&P 500 7.4% below its all-time high, signaling a potential buying opportunity.