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S&P 500 falls 1.5% as oil surges on Iran war disruption fears
·New York Stock Exchange, United States
Wall Street stocks closed sharply lower on Day 21, with the S&P 500 falling 1.5% to 6,506.54 points, concluding a turbulent week. All three major indices were in the red. The selloff was driven by surging oil prices on fears that lengthy Hormuz supply disruptions could lead to a global economic downturn.
US equity markets closed Day 21 sharply lower as the Iran war reached Wall Street. S&P 500 fell 1.5% to 6,506.54 points; all three major indices in the red. Attributed to surging oil prices — Brent 45/bbl — driven by Iran Hormuz blockade fears (zero crude tanker transits past 24h). Fed Governor Waller reversed rate-cut stance earlier Day 21. Iraq force majeure on all foreign oilfields added supply anxiety.
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Actor responses
Fed Governor Waller reversed rate-cut stance Day 21 citing war inflation. Treasury Bessent and Energy Secretary Wright warned of economic consequences. No specific WH comment on markets.
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