StocksAug 5, 2026, 8:45 AM

AI Rally and US-Iran Hopes Drive US Stocks to All-Time Highs

Major US equity indexes reached record levels as optimism over artificial intelligence and easing US-Iran tensions fueled a risk-on mood.

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US equities surged to all-time highs, extending a risk-on momentum. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both set new records on Wednesday.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 also moved higher, supported by ongoing strength in artificial intelligence shares. Sentiment was further boosted by easing geopolitical concerns after signs of potential US-Iran diplomatic engagement.

Source: FXStreet Forex News

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