Wall Street stock markets are trading in opposite directions this Monday morning.

At 11:27 am (Brasilia time) this Monday (13), the main stock indices of Wall Street They operated in opposite directions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) It fell 0.46%, to 47,697.41 points; the S&P 500 showed a downward bias (-0.002%), at 6,816.70 points; while the Nasdaq It was up 0.14%, at 22,934.27 points. On the other hand, in the market of TreasuriesThe yield on two-year bonds fell from 3.810% to 3.805% per year. The yield on ten-year bonds dropped to 4.326% per year. This morning, the market reacted to the lack of agreement in negotiations held over the weekend in Islamabad, Pakistan, between representatives of the United States and Iran. Subsequently, President Donald Trump confirmed the blockade of maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports, a measure that came into effect today. According to the US Central Command, vessels using the Strait of Hormuz to access ports outside Iran will not be subject to the restrictions. The geopolitical escalation has rekindled fears of a more prolonged conflict in the Middle East, leading oil to trade above US$100 per barrel again. This movement amplifies concerns about global inflation, economic slowdown, and impacts on energy and transportation costs on an international scale.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.