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The US stock markets showed mixed and nervous behavior on Monday, May 18, 2026, influenced by geopolitical headlines, abrupt sector rotations, and increasing uncertainty surrounding the further development of the global economy. The Dow Jones managed to hold steady despite fluctuating oil prices and rising tensions in the Middle East, closing up 0.3% at 49,686 points. The broader S&P 500 , on the other hand, drifted slightly down by 0.1% to 7,403 points, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite came under more pressure, losing 0.5% to 26,091...