US stocks and bonds fell, oil prices rose and gold had its worst week in four decades as the Iran war continues to ripple through financial markets. The Russell 2000, an index of smaller companies more sensitive to interest rates, fell 2.26% Friday and closed in correction territory, down 10.3% from its January peak. A âcorrectionâ is a Wall Street term for when a stock or index falls 10% or more from its most recent peak. The Dow fell 444 points, or 0.96%. The S&P 500 fell 1.51%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 2.01%. Wall Streetâs fear gauge, the VIX, surged 11%. The Nasdaq during trading dipped into correction territory before paring some losses heading into the closing bell. The Nasdaq is down 9.65% from its peak in late October, putting the index on the verge of a correction. The Dow is down roughly 9.2% from its peak on February 10, and the S&P 500 is down 6.77% from its peak in late January. The S&P and Nasdaq on Friday each closed at their lowest level since September, erasing six months of gains. The Dow closed at its lowest level since October. The war with Iran is sending energy prices soaring, raising concerns about inflation and complicating the outlook for cen
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Oil prices plummeted and stocks surged Wednesday after a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect, spurring hopes that oil tankers would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. WTI, the US crude benchmark,…
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Oil prices plummeted and stocks surged Wednesday after a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect, spurring hopes that oil tankers would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. WTI, the…
Read original at CNN →Stocks were volatile and oil prices soared Thursday as investors monitored developments in the Middle East and digested President Donald Trumpâs pledge to intensify the war with Iran. The Dow fell 61 points, or 0.13%,…
Read original at CNN →Markets are rallying on a familiar bet: That President Donald Trump will, once again, back down. (Itâs not called TACO Tuesday for nothing.) The Dow, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq just had their best day since May 2025,…
Read original at CNN →US stocks rallied sharply Tuesday to close out one of the roughest months and quarters in years. The Dow rose by 1,125 points, or 2.49%. The S&P 500 gained 2.9% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 3.8%. All three…
Read original at CNN →If youâve been paying attention to, like, the news, you may be tempted to see Wall Streetâs Monday morning 180 from despair to euphoria as a sign that stock traders are all a bunch of rubes. ICYMI: Over the weekend,…
Read original at CNN →US stocks and bonds fell, oil prices rose and gold had its worst week in four decades as the Iran war continues to ripple through financial markets. The Russell 2000, an index of smaller companies more sensitive to…
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Oil prices plummeted and stocks surged Wednesday after a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect, spurring hopes that oil tankers would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. WTI, the US crude benchmark,…
View source →Stocks were volatile and oil prices soared Thursday as investors monitored developments in the Middle East and digested President Donald Trumpâs pledge to intensify the war with Iran. The Dow fell 61 points, or 0.13%, paring losses after…
View source →Markets are rallying on a familiar bet: That President Donald Trump will, once again, back down. (Itâs not called TACO Tuesday for nothing.) The Dow, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq just had their best day since May 2025, roaring higher Tuesday…
View source →US stocks rallied sharply Tuesday to close out one of the roughest months and quarters in years. The Dow rose by 1,125 points, or 2.49%. The S&P 500 gained 2.9% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 3.8%. All three experienced their…
View source →If youâve been paying attention to, like, the news, you may be tempted to see Wall Streetâs Monday morning 180 from despair to euphoria as a sign that stock traders are all a bunch of rubes. ICYMI: Over the weekend, President Donald…
View source →US stocks and bonds fell, oil prices rose and gold had its worst week in four decades as the Iran war continues to ripple through financial markets. The Russell 2000, an index of smaller companies more sensitive to interest rates, fell…
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