U.S. stocks are jolting higher Tuesday as the spike for oil prices because of the war with Iran slows. The S&P 500 leaped 1.6% and is heading toward its best day since the war began, a day after it fell more than 9% below its all-time high set early this year.

Brent oil prices rose to over $115 a barrel when markets reopened on Sunday, a $3 increase from its Friday high of $112.57.

Oil prices climbed Sunday after Tehran warned against a US ground invasion, despite President Donald Trump saying on Friday that negotiations would continue to end the war.

Oil prices have jumped up again as the war in Iran rages on and President Trump threatens escalations. On Monday morning, international benchmark Brent crude was trading at about $114 per barrel, up

Oil prices fell around 1% on Tuesday after reports revealed that Donald Trump was open to ending war against Iran. Check latest crude oil prices, along with experts take on near-term outlook.

Oil prices jumped after Iran's parliament speaker warned U.S. forces are "waiting" for them if American troops invade, as reports suggest the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations.

U.S. stocks swung Monday as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% and deepened its loss since the war began to pull 9.1% below its record set early this year.