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Mar 15, 2026 • 6:50 PM
EU ministers to discuss possible naval options for Strait of Hormuz
Meeting follows President Trump’s plea for help to reopen the shipping lane
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Data from Friday, March 13, 2026
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U.S. equity markets closed higher Friday, March 13, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on eu ministers to discuss possible naval options for strait of hormuz. --- *Markets are closed for the weekend. Showing Friday's closing data.*
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Data from Friday, March 13, 2026
Current as of 6:52 PM
U.S. equity markets closed higher Friday, March 13, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on eu ministers to discuss possible naval options for strait of hormuz. --- *Markets are closed for the weekend. Showing Friday's closing data.*
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