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US stocks closed higher on the 22nd, with both the Dow and Nasdaq indices rising due to continued expectations for 'AI' advancements and an end to the 'Iran war'.

US Market Rises on 'AI' and Middle East Stability Hopes

On the 22nd, US stock markets in New York closed higher, driven by sustained optimism for 'Artificial Intelligence (AI)' development and news of an impending end to the 'Iran war'. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 294.04 points to 50579.70 dollars, while the Nasdaq Composite Index also gained 50.87 points to 26343.97 dollars. Expectations for the conclusion of the 'Iran war' had a positive impact on the market from the opening.

Declining Oil Prices and Interest Rates Also Boost Market

Beyond hopes for Middle East stability, the rise in stock markets was also influenced by a combination of falling oil prices and declining long-term interest rates. These were identified as key factors improving investor sentiment. Specifically, the growth potential of companies involved in 'Artificial Intelligence (AI)' development consistently attracted investor interest, contributing to market invigoration.

*Source: Yahoo!ファイナンス, 香港文匯網 (2026-05-22)*

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