Stock Market Today: Oil Rises, Nasdaq Slips After Fresh Tanker Attack — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-oil-rises-nasdaq-slips-after-fresh-tanker-attackContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. U.S. Stocks Slip as Oil Rises Following Tanker and Saudi Airport Attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-oil-rises-nasdaq-slips-after-fresh-tanker-attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-oil-rises-nasdaq-slips-after-fresh-tanker-attack#u133147Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:15:08 +0000U.S. equity indexes declined for a second consecutive day, with the Nasdaq composite leading the losses. Oil prices climbed, reaching about two-week highs, driven by a fresh tanker attack near the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on Saudi Arabia's main airport. Rising energy costs sparked inflation concerns, which pressured European and Asian markets. While the S&P 500 recently hit record highs, it has since retreated as investors weigh geopolitical risks against AI revenue growth and upcoming corporate earnings.Why it mattersEscalating hostilities in the Gulf threaten global oil supply a