Stocks Fall Amid Iran-US Tensions, Oil Prices Surge

U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, despite a mild inflation report, as concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict with Israel loomed large. Traders grappled with fears of oil supply disruptions, even as crude prices rose. OPEC noted Saudi Arabias output increase, and the IEA pledged to release four hundred million barrels from strategic reserves. The Dow fell the most at zero point six one percent, while the Nasdaq barely edged up, thanks to chip stocks. Investors seemed unfazed by the CPI showing annual growth near the Feds two percent goal, but escalating tensions raised stagflation fears. Irans threats of crude hitting two hundred dollars a barrel fueled jitters about future price spikes. The Fed is set to hold rates steady soon, balancing hot oil costs against a cooling job market. Oracle boosted tech stocks with strong AI spending forecasts, but banks like JPMorgan tightened private credit loans, dragging Ares and Apollo lower. Food giant Campbells cut its yearly outlook amid tariff pressures, and defense firm AeroVironment missed profit estimates, as markets remain on edge for the next war headline.

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