Stocks Fall and Oil Gains Ahead of Key US Jobs Report
Major stock indexes eased on Thursday as investors awaited the upcoming U.S. employment report while monitoring rising geopolitical risks. Oil prices surged over 3% following reports that Iran is reviewing a bill to restrict vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz, adding pressure to global markets.
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Major stock indexes in the United States fell on Thursday as investors shifted toward safe havens ahead of a critical labor report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 464.02 points, or 0.85%, while oil prices climbed more than 3% following threats to global shipping lanes. Markets are bracing for potential interest rate hikes if upcoming employment data fails to signal a cooling economy.
