Dow drops more than 300 points, weighed down by rising oil prices and Treasury yields: Live updates

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   Dow Drops Over 300 Points as Oil and Yields Rise

   US stocks tumbled on Wall Street, dragged lower by rising energy costs and climbing bond yields following a geopolitical setback in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also slid. Higher Treasury yields and surging oil prices countered recent optimism, with the 10-year Treasury yield moving above 5.2%. Markets faced additional pressure from artificial intelligence safety concerns and semiconductor stock weakness, keeping investors on edge amid renewed geopolitical tensions.

   Why it matters

   Geopolitical friction intensified after a diplomatic proposal was turned down, sending shockwaves through global commodities and debt markets. The refusal of an Iranian ceasefire offer by President Donald Trump drove crude oil prices up by more than 2 percent. These developments forced bond yields higher, directly challenging equity valuations and ending a previous winning streak on Wall Street.

   What is confirmed

   • The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 300 points.
   • President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian ceasefire proposal.
   • Oil rose more than 2% after the rejected ceasefire offer.
   • The 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5.2%.
   • Higher Treasury yields dragged stocks lower to start the week.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Artificial intelligence safety concerns and semiconductor stock weakness contributed to the market selloff.

   What to watch next

   • Movements in the 10-year Treasury yield and whether it remains above 5.2%
   • Further fluctuations in crude oil prices tied to US-Iran tensions
   • Semiconductor stock performance and AI safety developments on Wall Street
   Sources used for this update (12)

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