Wall Street affected by oil rise and tensions
U.S. stock indices declined significantly as oil prices rose due to escalating military tensions in the Middle East, particularly after the Houthi attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea and American threats to target Iranian facilities. This caused Brent crude to exceed $100 per barrel for the first time since reaching an agreement with Iran. Additionally, U.S. Treasury bond yields reached their highest levels since January 2025 amid concerns about how the worsening crisis might affect monetary policies. In the corporate sector, stocks of Alphabet and Tesla saw sharp declines following weak earnings reports and high spending forecasts, reflecting investor caution amid the current crisis.
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