Dow falls more than 400 points, oil rises after new U.S. strikes against Iran: Live updates — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-falls-more-than-400-points-oil-rises-after-new-u-s-strikes-against-iran-live-updatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Dow drops 400 points as U.S. strikes Iran and oil prices surgehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-falls-more-than-400-points-oil-rises-after-new-u-s-strikes-against-iran-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-falls-more-than-400-points-oil-rises-after-new-u-s-strikes-against-iran-live-updates#u55272Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:11:22 +0000The Dow fell 400 points following U.S. military strikes against Iran, which triggered a surge in oil prices. Wall Street opened lower as investors faced a combination of geopolitical instability and economic pressure. Bond yields reached multiyear highs on Tuesday, fueling fears that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this month to address persistent inflation. These factors have pushed stock futures lower as the market enters September, a month historically associated with losses.Why it mattersRising bond yields typically lower the appeal of stocks, especially when paired with infl