https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-closes-lower-as-oil-prices-jump-indexes-notch-monthly-gainsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-closes-lower-as-oil-prices-jump-indexes-notch-monthly-gainshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-closes-lower-as-oil-prices-jump-indexes-notch-monthly-gains#u57287Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:55:11 +0000U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, reversing a three-day decline. The rally followed comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who indicated the central bank might pause rate hikes if inflation eases. This shift in sentiment countered previous investor fears that rising energy costs from Middle East tensions would force higher interest rates. While major indexes had already secured monthly gains, the latest surge reflects a pivot in market expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy.Why it mattersPrevious volatility stemmed from military strikes on Iranian rocket launchers that https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-closes-lower-as-oil-prices-jump-indexes-notch-monthly-gainshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-closes-lower-as-oil-prices-jump-indexes-notch-monthly-gains#u54240Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:51:08 +0000U.S. stocks ended Tuesday broadly lower after military strikes on Iranian rocket launchers pushed global oil prices higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 374.09 points, or 0.7 percent, to 53,185.90. Investors are concerned that rising energy costs will fuel stubbornly high inflation, while a bond market sell-off and increased bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes added pressure. Despite the daily slide, major indexes recorded gains for the previous month. Asian markets also showed mixed or declining results following the escalation.Why it mattersThe military conflict increases the risk