U.S. Stocks Fall as Iran War Inflation Heats Up — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-stocks-fall-as-iran-war-inflation-heats-upContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Wall Street Rises as Fed Governor Signals Rate Stabilityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-stocks-fall-as-iran-war-inflation-heats-uphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-stocks-fall-as-iran-war-inflation-heats-up#u56292Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:35:53 +0000US stocks including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq traded higher on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated he could support holding interest rates steady this month if inflation cools. This upward movement occurred alongside a dip in oil prices, despite ongoing concerns over escalating strikes between the US and Iran. However, the housing market faces pressure as the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 6.71%, the highest level in over 13 months.Why it mattersInvestors are balancing the risk of military conflict in the Middle East against US inflation dat US Dollar Hits 7-Week High as Iran Conflict Impacts Marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-stocks-fall-as-iran-war-inflation-heats-uphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-stocks-fall-as-iran-war-inflation-heats-up#u55426Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:15:14 +0000The US dollar reached a seven-week high on September 2 as investors sought the currency amid the US-Iran military conflict. Market volatility persists; while some reports indicate Wall Street stocks fell under pressure from rising bond yields and oil prices, other data shows a recovery driven by big technology companies. Gold prices dropped below $4,300 intraday to a low of $4,282.45 on September 2, representing a nearly 9% pull-back from last week's peak of close to $4,700. These shifts reflect broader investor fears regarding inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.Why it mat U.S. Stocks Decline as U.S.-Iran Military Conflict Drives Oil Prices Higherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-stocks-fall-as-iran-war-inflation-heats-uphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-stocks-fall-as-iran-war-inflation-heats-up#u54171Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:45:25 +0000U.S. stock indices closed lower as military strikes against Iranian rocket launchers pushed global oil prices up and increased inflation concerns. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures fell while bond yields rose. Investors are now betting on higher interest rates to combat inflation stemming from the conflict. Asian markets showed mixed results following the escalation. The price surge in oil is linked to renewed risks regarding the Strait of Hormuz and fears of further military escalation between the two nations.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy sup