India, April 6 -- US equity markets moved cautiously as traders digested fresh geopolitical developments and economic signals. The S&P 500 held its ground while the Dow Jones slipped while oil prices swung with ongoing uncertainty around Iran. Investors balanced risk sentiment with safe‑haven flows into the dollar and treasuries.

U.S. Market Snapshot

Dow Jones

After a turbulent week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average exhibited modest weakness. Heavyweights like IBM, Salesforce and Nike weighed on performance, while Apple and UnitedHealth helped buoy gains. At last look, the Dow was slipping, reflecting caution in cyclical and blue‑chip names.

Nasdaq

The tech‑heavy Nasdaq saw modest gains, supported by strong performa...