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title: "US stocks mixed as yields ease, oil falls on Iran waiver talk"
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description: "US stocks showed mixed results as easing yields countered inflation fears from rising oil prices. Brent crude oil fell nearly 2% amid reports of potential U.S. waivers for Iranian oil sales, alleviating supply concerns. Growth sectors, particularly tech, saw gains with semiconductor stocks rebounding ahead of Nvidia's earnings report."
datetime: "2026-05-18T17:31:18.000Z"
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# US stocks mixed as yields ease, oil falls on Iran waiver talk

Market mood shifts: Equities swung between gains and losses as easing yields offset lingering inflation fears from recent oil price surges. Oil prices retreat: Brent crude fell nearly 2% after reports the U.S. may temporarily allow some Iranian oil sales, reducing immediate supply concerns. Tech stocks benefit: Lower yields boosted growth-heavy sectors, with semiconductor shares rebounding ahead of Nvidia's earnings report.

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