US Stock Market Today | Dow Jones | Nasdaq Live: Dow plunges 700 pts, S&P, Nasdaq lose over 1% as Iran nuclear facilities attacked
The US stock market experienced a significant decline on Friday, with the Dow Jones falling over 700 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq losing over 1% due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. The conflict has led to inflation fears, complicating the future rate-cut path for central banks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply on Friday, losing 418.03 points to 45,542.08. The S&P 500 declined 46.60 points to 6,430.50, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 184.20 points to 21,223.88. The decline was attributed to the ongoing Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. The conflict has led to inflation fears, which may impact central banks' future rate-cut decisions. The US government shutdown also continues, with House Republicans rejecting a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Airport security workers will start receiving paychecks on Monday after President Donald Trump signed a memo directing a resumption of pay.
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