LIVE BLOG09 Sep 2026 | 08:09:50 PM ISTUS stocks fall as Brent crude tops $100 amid US-Iran tensions.SynopsisDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stocks fell Wednesday as Brent crude jumped 3% to top $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The S&P 500 dropped 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 320 points and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%. Treasury yields held relatively steady.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stocks fell Wednesday as Brent crude surged 3% to above $100 a barrel, raising fresh concerns about inflation and the economic impact of higher energy costs. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite declined 0.5%. Oil prices rose amid the latest attacks between the US and Iran, which have disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury yields were relatively steady. 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The gains came despite rising oil prices, sparked by Middle East ship attacks, which have heightened inflation fears and raised the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next week. Traders are now awaiting upcoming inflation data to get a clearer sense of the central bank's next policy move.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: How Apple shares may react to the launch of first-ever foldable iPhone? Here’s what analysts sayWhile tech enthusiasts eagerly await the launch of Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone, investors are keen to see how the company’s shares could react to the new product launches at its annual Apple event scheduled for today. Read moreDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Meta shares jump over 5% following launch of AI assistant MuseMeta Platforms stock climbed 5.29% after the company introduced Muse, a new personal artificial intelligence agent designed for adults aged 18 and older. 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Wall Street is watching closely to see if the high-priced device can ignite a major upgrade cycle and defend Apple’s profit margins while the company works to catch up in AI.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Top Losers at OpenDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Top Gainers at Open Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Dow Jones falls 300 points as oil price crosess $100Stocks fell on Wall Street as the price of Brent crude oil topped $100 a barrel. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 320 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%. Read moreDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: AI trade faces test as yields climbTechnology and semiconductor stocks remain particularly sensitive to higher Treasury yields because their valuations depend heavily on expectations for future growth. The AI trade has helped support US equities despite broader economic concerns, but rising rates and questions around increasingly interconnected AI investments are adding to investor caution. Apple is also in focus ahead of its product event, including the expected launch of a foldable iPhone. Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: $100 oil raises the Fed's inflation dilemmaThe jump in Brent above $100 threatens to complicate the Fed's policy outlook by adding a fresh source of price pressure. The US-Iran conflict and disruptions around key oil infrastructure have pushed crude higher, while US gasoline and diesel prices have also risen. For investors, the concern is that sustained energy inflation could keep interest rates higher for longer.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Inflation data takes centre stageInvestors are looking ahead to US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's next move. Producer-price data is due Thursday, followed by the consumer-price index on Friday. Markets are pricing roughly a 60% probability of a 25-basis-point rate increase at the Fed's September meeting, making the inflation readings particularly important for stocks and bonds.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Treasury yields add pressure to equitiesThe 10-year Treasury yield climbed two basis points to 4.81%, close to its highest level since 2023. Higher oil prices are adding to inflation concerns just as elevated government borrowing and corporate debt issuance are keeping upward pressure on yields. Rising risk-free rates can weigh on equity valuations by increasing the discount rate applied to future earnings.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stocks retreat as oil tops $100US stock futures fell as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel, putting inflation back at the centre of the market narrative. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.4%. The moves came after US stocks also declined in the previous session as rising energy prices and Treasury yields pressured equities.