Brent crude oil surged to around $105 a barrel following a fresh tanker attack in a key shipping region, while US equity futures declined. Treasury yields climbed near multidecade highs, pressuring stocks as investors weighed geopolitical risks against persistent inflation concerns. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq faced headwinds as market breadth weakened, with advancing stocks trailing decliners on the NYSE.
Energy sectors outperformed amid the supply shock, while technology and growth-oriented names pulled back. Global markets showed mixed reactions, with European indices edging lower and Asian benchmarks closing modestly down. The US dollar strengthened slightly as a safe-haven bid emerged, while gold prices ticked higher.
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Source: Wall Street Journal Markets · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing