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Wall Street falls amid rising oil and yield concerns
Main Wall Street indices declined today, Wednesday, as crude oil prices and bond yields rose, amid investor assessments of U.S.-Iran talks to end the conflict in the Middle East ahead of a summit with China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.54%, the S&P 500 by 0.54%, and the Nasdaq by 0.92%. Brent crude oil prices increased by more than 3% after a five-session decline, while U.S. two-year and longer-term bond yields reached their highest levels since 2024 and 2007, respectively, fueling fears of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. A survey showed that U.S. business activity in September reached its highest level in more than five years, with declines in chip company stocks but optimism about artificial intelligence. Additionally, Chinese President's visit to Washington and discussions on rate hikes are influencing market expectations, amid positive earnings reports and some stock declines, as investors continue to assess Federal Reserve statements and market preparations for future decisions.
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