US Stocks Rise 0.8% as Oil Slides

US equity indices rallied, S&P 500 up 0.8% to 7,257.61, Dow up 0.5% to 49,190.98, Nasdaq up 0.9% to 25,291.24 record high.
Oil prices fell sharply, Brent down 3.9% to $110.02/barrel and WTI down 4.4% to $101.71, easing equity buying pressure.
US‑Iran tensions eased after President Trump’s “Project Freedom” statement and comments from Secretary Pete Hegseth, while Iran’s foreign minister signaled progress.
US labor data showed March job openings at 6.866 million (down from 6.922 million) and hiring rate rose to 3.5%, highest in two years.