U.S. stocks closed higher Monday as S&P 500 +0.4% to 6,611.29, Nasdaq +0.5% to 21,996.34, Dow +0.4% to 46,669.39.
President Donald Trump warned Iran of a Tuesday night deadline, threatening to “take out” the country if the Strait stays closed.
Iran rejected a Pakistan‑brokered cease‑fire, demanding a permanent end and presenting ten clauses covering safe passage and sanctions lift.
March U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 178k, beating the 60k estimate, while Brent crude hit $109.39 and WTI $112.40, sustaining inflation concerns.