Investors fear that the war will disrupt the Persian Gulf’s energy industry for a long time.

The stock market has struggled this month as investors worried that persistently high oil prices will drive up costs and dampen consumer spending.

Dow closed 450 points down and S&P dipped 1.7% while Nasdaq fell 2.3% into correction territory

Investors fear that the war will disrupt the Persian Gulf’s energy industry for a long time.