Stock Market Today: Dow ends lower but still logs fifth month of gains; Nasdaq and S&P 500 gain in August despite Brent oil above $90 and 30-year yields at 5.25%

Stock Market Today: Dow ends lower but still logs fifth month of gains; Nasdaq and S&P 500 gain in August despite Brent oil above $90 and 30-year yields at 5.25% — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-ends-lower-but-still-logs-fifth-month-of-gains-nasdaq-and-s-p-500-gain-in-august-despite-brent-oiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Stocks Fall and Oil Prices Surge Following US Strikes on Iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-ends-lower-but-still-logs-fifth-month-of-gains-nasdaq-and-s-p-500-gain-in-august-despite-brent-oihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-ends-lower-but-still-logs-fifth-month-of-gains-nasdaq-and-s-p-500-gain-in-august-despite-brent-oi#u55246Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:05:09 +0000US stock markets declined as the Dow fell 350 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped following US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers and sites in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent oil prices surpassed $90 and 30-year yields reached 5.25% amid fears of escalation and war-driven inflation. While major indexes posted overall gains for August, recent volatility has increased as investors bet on rate hikes. Asian shares remain mixed as the US and Iran trade attacks resurrect risks of Middle East supply disruptions.Why it mattersGeopolitical instability in the Strait of Hormuz directly impacts glo