Middle East Tensions Drive Market Decline | US News

Stocks took a beating as global tensions flare—Middle East conflict, U.S. airstrikes on Iran, and looming sanctions sent markets into a “risk-off” spiral. Oil prices surged as Iran threatens to block Persian Gulf exports, while a hawkish Fed and September’s election-year jitters add pressure. Economic data shows signs of slowdown, with job and manufacturing reports dimming, pushing investors toward caution. Energy rose on oil gains, but tech and transport indices tumbled as the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all slid. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77068ff2c1b800b1