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Oil Surge Drives Market Dip | Wilmington News
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Stocks took a hit today as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all fell—despite being near record highs—driven by surging oil prices. Brent crude cracked $100 per barrel, and U.S. crude hit the same mark for the first time since late May, fueled by fading hopes for Gulf peace talks and even President Trump’s hint that prices may stay high until after November’s midterms. Gas is nearing $4.28 a gallon, up 34% from last year, pushing up costs across the economy and sparking concerns about rising consumer inflation. Traders now see a 70% chance the Fed will raise rates next month to cool things down, even amid pressure to keep borrowing cheap. Meanwhile, Europe’s central bank has already hiked rates, citing global conflicts, and bond yields are climbing, making bonds more appealing than riskier stocks.
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