Oil Spikes and Market Moves | Chattanooga News

Stocks are jittery as futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq nudge up while the Dow dips, following a wild oil market that surged over five percent after tense U.S.-Iran talks. Big oil players like Chevron and Exxon barely budged, even as gas prices climb past $4 a gallon—passing the cost onto consumers. The big story ahead? Wednesday’s inflation report, which could ease Fed rate pressure if it shows cooling—but higher rates still sting businesses and investors. Globally, markets are mixed: Europe swings both ways, South Korea soars thanks to Samsung, while Hong Kong and Shanghai fall, and Australia edges up after holding rates steady. 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/38cfb40544baefab