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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop to end volatile week as oil surges above $90

US stocks tumbled on Friday as the key monthly jobs report surprised to the downside and oil prices surged amid a deepening Middle East conflict, raising inflation worries. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 0.9%, or more than 450 points. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped roughly 1.6%, and the S&P 500 fell 1.3%, after another volatile and losing session on Thursday. All three major averages posted weekly losses and are now negative for the year. The February jobs report showed nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000, widely missing expectations that the US would add 55,000 jobs in the month. The unemployment rate also rose to 4.4%. A slowing labor market and rising oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict have raised fears of stagflation—a mix of weak growth and rising inflation. Oil prices topped $90 per barrel as tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at a near-standstill, raising the likelihood that Gulf exporters will be forced to shut off production as they run out of storage. Meanwhile, the US-Israel war with Iran shows no signs of easing after President Trump said Friday that the only path to resolution is "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER."

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.

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.