https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jones-futures-trump-comments-spark-stock-market-losses-elon-musk-led-spacex-ralliesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jones-futures-trump-comments-spark-stock-market-losses-elon-musk-led-spacex-rallieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jones-futures-trump-comments-spark-stock-market-losses-elon-musk-led-spacex-rallies#u44984Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:30:30 +0000US stock market losses were sparked by comments from Trump and rising oil prices amid US-Iran tensions. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell, with Treasury yields and oil prices increasing. Elon Musk-led SpaceX rallied. The market is concerned about a widening war in the Middle East and its impact on the economy.Why it mattersThe stock market had been near record highs, but concerns about the Middle East and inflation have led to a pullback. The US-Iran tensions have caused oil prices to rise, which has negatively impacted the market. The market is also awaiting big box earnings reports