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Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, July 27, 2026, after the United States and Iran agreed to pause hostilities, boosting investor risk appetite. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 226.2 points, or 0.44 percent, at the open to 52,173.42. The positive market reaction reflects relief among investors over the de-escalation of tensions between the two countries, which had previously weighed on global markets. The report from The Business Times highlights the direct impact of geopolitical developments on financial markets, with the pause in US-Iran hostilities serving as a key catalyst for the day's trading session.
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NEW YORK – Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday (Jul 27) after the United States and Iran paused hostilities, boosting risk appetite.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 226.2 points, or 0.44 per cent, at the open to 52,173.42.
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