US Stocks Fall Sharply as Recession Fears Build on Tariff Worries
US stocks fell Monday, adding to recent declines, as investor anxiety over a rapidly changing economic outlook permeated markets. With a trade war building and confusion about US tariff policies, increased concerns about the possibility of a recession, and sticky inflation, selling has been especially heavy among the growth stocks that led the bull market for the past two years. The Morningstar US Market Index fell as low as 3.57% in midafternoon trading before paring some losses to close down 2.78%. Large-cap growth names dropped an eyewatering 4.38%. Value stocks escaped the worst of the damage, with the large-cap value corner of the Morningstar Style Box down 1.03% on the day. Leading the market south were the mega-cap tech giants that until recently were responsible for the lion’s share of its gains. Nvidia NVDA closed 5% lower, shares of Tesla TSLA fell more than 15%, and Palantir PLTR was down 10%. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note dropped to 4.22%, continuing its downward slide as investors seek safety in fixed income. Bond yields move in the opposite direction of prices.
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US stocks hold steadier as Wall Street waits for the next signal on how long war with Iran may last
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, U.S. stock markets remained relatively stable as investors awaited clearer signals on the duration of the ongoing war with Iran. The S&P 500 eased by 0.2%, the Dow Jones fell slightly by 34 points (0.1%), while the Nasdaq edged up by less than 0.1%. Much of the market volatility is driven by extreme fluctuations in oil prices, which had briefly surged to nearly $120 per barrel before retreating to $87.80 after President Donald Trump suggested the war might be nearing an end. However, mixed messages from Trump and Iran's continued aggression—particularly attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab nations—sustained global uncertainty. A key concern remains the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, prompting warnings from Trump and analysts about potential historic supply disruptions. Analysts, like Hakan Kaya of Neuberger Berman, emphasized the binary nature of oil’s trajectory depending on the strait’s reopening. Meanwhile, strong corporate movements were noted: Vertex Pharmaceuticals jumped 8.3% following positive drug trial news, and West Pharmaceutical Services fell 5.7% amid leadership transition plans. Global markets responded positively, with Asia and Europe seeing notable gains, and U.S. Treasury yields also edged upward amid the turmoil.
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US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise
Despite rising oil prices due to the ongoing war with Iran, the U.S. stock market remained relatively stable on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped slightly by 0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite rose by 0.1%. Oil prices climbed significantly, with Brent crude reaching $91.98 per barrel and U.S. crude hitting $87.25. The increase stems from supply concerns, especially around the critical Strait of Hormuz, where oil shipping has been disrupted. In response, the International Energy Agency announced a release of 400 million barrels from emergency stockpiles. Meanwhile, inflation in the U.S. was reported at 2.4% in February, unchanged from the previous month, but still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target—excluding the recent gasoline price hikes caused by the conflict. Concerns are growing about potential stagflation due to high inflation and weak job growth. On Wall Street, most stocks fell, with Campbell's down 7.1% and Oracle up 9.2% due to strong performance. Treasury yields rose, complicating investment returns and delaying expectations of interest rate cuts, which President Trump has urged to support the economy.
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