US stocks declined on Monday as oil prices surged. This jump revived inflation concerns and increased monetary policy tightening expectations. Investors processed hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Despite the day's losses, major indexes posted monthly gains for August. Financial markets anticipate a potential rate hike at September's meeting.

US stocks ended lower as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central banks focus on bringing inflation to 2%, raising expectations for a possible September rate hike. The Dow,…

U.S. stocks finished Friday lower after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned that inflation remains too high and suggested interest rate hik...