https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-nasdaq-opens-higher-after-trump-vows-not-to-strike-iran-before-midtermsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-nasdaq-opens-higher-after-trump-vows-not-to-strike-iran-before-midtermshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-nasdaq-opens-higher-after-trump-vows-not-to-strike-iran-before-midterms#u121952Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:15:16 +0000The Nasdaq Composite opened higher as market mood improved following President Donald Trump's vow not to strike Iran before the November 3rd midterm elections. The S&P 500 approached a fresh record high while the Dow and Nasdaq climbed as tech shares rebounded. Oil prices and Brent crude slipped following the announcement, easing earlier investor anxieties driven by reports of strike preparations and Hormuz attacks. The general election takes place on November 3rd, 2026, with economic concerns remaining a primary focus for voters.Why it mattersPresident Trump stated that the United St