Dow Futures Surge 1,100 Points as Trump Halts Iran Strikes, Citing Productive Talks
CCNBC TV18•23-03-2026, 17:33
Dow Futures Surge 1,100 Points as Trump Halts Iran Strikes, Citing Productive Talks
- •Dow Jones Industrial Average futures jumped 1,130 points (2.5%) after President Trump's announcement.
- •Trump stated the US and Iran had "very good and productive conversations" over two days.
- •He instructed the Department of War to postpone military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.
- •Crude prices tanked, with West Texas Intermediate futures falling over 9% and Brent over 13%.
- •Iran did not immediately acknowledge talks, but its Foreign Minister spoke with Turkey's counterpart, a past intermediary.