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Stock market today: Dow plummets, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as oil surges to highest levels since 2024

US stocks closed out Thursday's trading session in the red as Wall Street failed to build on a rebound session, with conflict in the Middle East holding focus amid a renewed surge in oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) led the way down, closing the session with a loss of around 1.6%, or more than 750 points. The Dow's slide erased its gains for 2026 in what has been a remarkably volatile first quarter of the year. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell around 0.6%, and the tech-exposed Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) lost a slimmer 0.3%. Focus remains on conflict in the Middle East, as attacks between the US-Israel coalition and Iran have spread across the region. Thursday marks the sixth day of violence, with no immediate signs of abatement. As the fourth-largest OPEC oil producer, the impact of Iran's reduced production capabilities has wide-ranging effects across commodities and stocks, with concerns that surging oil prices might force the Fed to evaluate interest rates in a volatile market.

US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Fall As Rate And Inflation Worries Build

US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with S&P 500 contracts down about 0.7%, as investors juggle rising borrowing costs and signs of stubborn price pressures. The US 10 year Treasury yield is around 4.35%, which means loans for businesses and households can become more expensive. At the same time, import prices climbed 1.3% in February and export prices 1.5%, suggesting the cost of goods moving in and out of the US is picking up again. The key question now is whether this pricing pressure keeps interest rate sensitive areas such as housing and smaller companies under strain, or spills over into big exporters and energy linked sectors.

Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war

U.S. stock markets reached record highs on Wednesday, continuing a two-week rally fueled by optimism that the conflict with Iran may be nearing resolution. The S&P 500 rose 0.8%, surpassing its previous high from January, and has now rebounded over 10% after dipping into correction territory in March. Investors are hopeful after reports of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement in principle, aiming to restore global oil flow and prevent further economic disruption.