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Wall Street Falls as Oil Prices Surge on Conflict Fears

U.S. stocks fell Thursday as Middle East tensions pushed oil up 8.5 percent. Rising energy costs fueled inflation fears and delayed rate cut expectations.

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Equity markets in the United States finished lower on Thursday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East entered its sixth day. The geopolitical tension triggered a sharp rally in energy prices, intensifying fears regarding persistent inflation and the future trajectory of Federal Reserve interest rate policy.

Financial professionals manage transactions on the New York Stock Exchange floor during a period of market volatility on March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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