UAL is trading at $96.14 (+4.42%) today, extending yesterday's 8% gain as falling oil prices and geopolitical de-escalation lift the airline sector.
- President Trump signaled a U.S. troop withdrawal from Iran in 2-3 weeks, pushing oil prices below $100/barrel and easing projected fuel costs for carriers.
- The surge aligns with a broad market rally, with the S&P 500 rising +0.74% following Fed comments suggesting the central bank may overlook temporary oil shocks.