US stocks today: Wall Street falls as oil spikes, Fed rate hold and war jitters hit sentiment

Global markets tumbled Thursday as escalating Middle East conflict sent oil prices soaring, fueling inflation fears. Central banks maintained a hawkish stance, dampening hopes for rate cuts. Rising Treasury yields and stronger US economic data further pressured equities, leading to significant drops on Wall Street and international exchanges.

US stocks today: Wall Street falls as oil spikes, Fed rate hold and war jitters hit sentiment
Global markets tumbled Thursday as escalating Middle East conflict sent oil prices soaring, fueling inflation fears. Central banks maintained a hawkish stance, dampening hopes for rate cuts. Rising Treasury yields and stronger US economic data further pressured equities, leading to significant drops on Wall Street and international exchanges.