# Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street and oil prices are holding steady amid a shaky ceasefire agreement between the U.S.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution*

## Key points

- Iran's Tasnim news agency says Saturday's talks are off unless Israel halts attacks in Lebanon.
- The U.S. government reported the largest monthly gas price jump in six decades for March.
- Iran continues to restrict the Strait of Hormuz, keeping it largely closed despite U.S. demands.
- Barclays predicts Brent crude will average $85 per barrel this year, above pre-war levels.

**Companies:** Barclays, Fast Retailing
**Countries:** United States, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, United Kingdom, France, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Australia, Taiwan

[Read the full story on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution](https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/04/wall-street-mixed-and-oil-prices-steady-ahead-of-planned-us-iran-ceasefire-talks/)

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