#IsraelIranConflict *Midday News:*
*U.S. stock indexes rose on Monday as the recent attacks between Israel and Iran did not impact crude oil production or exports, leading to a decline in oil prices and easing investor concerns ahead of the central bank policy meeting.*
*Reports that Iran is seeking to end hostilities with Israel have increased the likelihood of a ceasefire and alleviated fears of disruptions to oil supply in the region. As a result, crude prices dropped by more than 3%. On Friday, oil had surged over 7% after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran.*
*Sources told Reuters that Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman to pressure U.S. President Donald Trump to leverage his influence over Israel and agree to an immediate ceasefire in exchange for greater flexibility from Iran in nuclear negotiations.*
*Previously, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran was urgently signaling a desire to end hostilities.*
*"The market has already priced in some of the most worrisome factors, such as potential disruptions in the energy market or the escalation of the conflict into a broader war. So now, investors are simply buying the dip," said Chris Zaccarelli, Chief Investment Officer at Independent Advisor Alliance.*
*Attention will shift to Wednesday's Federal Reserve policy decision, with widespread expectations that policymakers will keep interest rates unchanged.*
*According to the CME Group's FedWatch tool, money markets indicate traders expect about 48 basis points of rate cuts by the end of 2025, with a 56% chance of a 25-basis-point cut in September.*
*Key data expected this week includes monthly retail sales, import prices, and weekly jobless claims.*
*9 of the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500 posted gains, with Information Technology (.SPLRCT) and Financials each rising 1.7%. Energy (.SPNY) declined by 0.7%.*
*On the New York Stock Exchange, advancing issues outnumbered declining ones by a ratio of 3.24 to 1, while on the Nasdaq, advancers led decliners by a ratio of 2.53 to 1.*
*16 stocks in the S&P 500 hit new 52-week highs, while 5 posted new lows. In the Nasdaq Composite, 66 stocks reached new 52-week highs and 86 recorded new lows.*