US stocks rise as Trump delays Iran strikes, Dow Jones gain 600 points

US stocks rise as Trump delays Iran strikes, Dow Jones gain 600 points US stocks rise as Trump delays Iran strikes, Dow Jones gain 600 points Asia Pacific Author Ananthu C U Mar 23, 2026, 13:39 PM US stocks opened higher on Monday, after President Donald Trump signaled a potential de-escalation in tensions with Iran by postponing planned military strikes on key energy infrastructure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average index jumped as much as 653 points, or 1.4%, while S&P 500 rose 1.3% and Nasdaq-100 gained 1 ...