US indices fall as PPI tops expectations; oil prices rise on US-Iran talks impasse

US equity indices declined in unison following the release of Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which exceeded analyst expectations and suggested persistent inflationary pressures. Concurrently, crude oil prices advanced as negotiations between the United States and Iran reached an impasse.

Feb 28, 2026 - 04:00
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US indices fall as PPI tops expectations; oil prices rise on US-Iran talks impasse
US equity indices declined in unison following the release of Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which exceeded analyst expectations and suggested persistent inflationary pressures. Concurrently, crude oil prices advanced as negotiations between the United States and Iran reached an impasse.

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