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US Stocks Fall on Escalating Iran War Tensions, Higher PPI

Annika Inampudi
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US stocks declined Wednesday as geopolitical tensions surged after Iran vowed retaliation for Israel’s strike on a critical natural gas field, escalating Middle East instability and rattling global markets. Higher-than-expected US inflation data further pressured equities, with the S&P 500 dipping 0.2% and the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.2%, halting a two-day rally ahead of the Federal Reserve’s impending rate decision. Brent crude spiked to $109 per barrel amid fears of supply disruptions, reflecting energy market volatility tied to the Iran-Israel conflict and broader economic uncertainty. The Cboe Volatility Index remained elevated near 23, signaling sustained investor anxiety despite a slight pullback from last week’s peak, as traders braced for Fed policy shifts. Markets now await the Fed’s rate call, with inflation concerns and geopolitical risks complicating monetary policy decisions and potentially prolonging market turbulence.
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The Cboe Volatility Index hovered around 23 from highs last week.

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