Money Watch July 9, 2026

Wall Street had a mixed closing as new strikes bring more uncertainty in the Middle East. The Dow fell 576 points. The Nasdaq gained 51 points. The S and P 500 dropped 21 points. Global oil prices jumped Wednesday after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran may be "over." Meanwhile, Meta says it's building a major data center in Canada, while farmers will be able to repair their own John Deere farm equipment, after a new settlement.