Stock Market Stays Calm Amid Iran Conflict Turbulence

Markets were quiet Monday despite heavy news from the Middle East. Trading across major U.S. exchanges fell to 14.24 billion shares.

That represented the slowest trading day so far this year. It was the lowest volume day since Dec. 31.

Volume through 3 p.m. ET totaled 10.5 billion shares Monday. That marked the lowest through-3 p.m. total this year, versus an average near 14 billion shares by that time.

Trading volume details

Total daily volume reached 14.24 billion shares on major exchanges. On an average day this year, 18.79 billion shares trade.

Market context

Investors showed muted activity even as reports emerged about Iran. The stock market stayed calm amid conflict and regional turbulence.

Reporting by Filmogaz.com, based on Dow Jones Market Data. The figures above reflect the exchange activity cited by that source.