Middle East tensions end Wall Street's record streak

Wall Street's major indices posted modest losses on Thursday, ending a streak of record highs, as investors focused on Middle East tensions and the ongoing war with Iran. The Dow Jones closed down 0.85% at 53,885.10, the S&P 500 fell 0.18% to 7,709.96, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.06% to 26,348.35. US Treasury yields rose, with the 30-year reaching 5.211% and the 10-year at 4.668%. Iran reportedly seeks to bar US and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and demand compensation, while Washington's stance appeared contradictory, alternating threats with talk of negotiations.