Stocks Settle Lower on Doubts Over a Middle East Peace Deal

U.S. equity benchmarks closed slightly lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.24%, the Dow essentially flat at -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 off 0.31%. June E-mini S&P futures fell 0.22%, pointing to a modestly risk-off tone, though the move is small and appears routine rather than event-driven.

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U.S. equity benchmarks closed slightly lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 down 0.24%, the Dow essentially flat at -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 off 0.31%. June E-mini S&P futures fell 0.22%, pointing to a modestly risk-off tone, though the move is small and appears routine rather than event-driven.