Stocks experienced a sharp decline Friday as oil prices surged once more, driven by escalating tensions in the U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. The rise in energy costs weighed heavily on market sentiment, contributing to broad-based selling across equities. Investors appear increasingly sensitive to geopolitical risks as global supply chains and economic stability face renewed pressure. The day’s performance underscores how tightly financial markets remain tied to developments in key international disputes.
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Stocks slide as oil prices rise again ahead of midterms Stocks tumbled on Friday, as oil prices rose again amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. © Yuki Iwamura, The Associated Press At closing, the...
