New Middle East Clashes and Inflation Fears Spark Dow's Worst Day of 2026
U.S. stocks fell as inflation spiked to 4.2% amid Iran tensions; central banks grapple with conflicting pressures from geopolitical risks and energy costs. Tech leaders should expect capex pressure: energy inflation and rate uncertainty are reshaping infrastructure and supply chain budgets into Q3.
merican inflation climbed to a three-year high of 4.2%, driven almost entirely by oil, and the Dow tumbled more than 950 points as President Trump threatened fresh strikes on Iran.
U.S. stock futures mixed, oil prices surge as new attacks threaten the cease-fire with Iran
U.S. Stocks Fall as Trump Says More Attacks Coming on Iran
Dow futures slipped and oil surged above $95 as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and Trump warned of more U.S. strikes without a deal.
U.S. Stocks Decline as Trump Says More Attacks Coming on Iran
Stock Futures Are Falling, Oil Rising After the U.S. Begins Strikes on Iran Again
U.S. Launches Fresh Wave of Strikes Against Iran
U.S., Iran Exchange Fire for Second Successive Day
Oil Falls Despite Fresh U.S. Military Action on Iran; U.S. Futures Rise