US stocks fall, oil rises on fears war is escalating

Equity losses accelerated into the close, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.7%. The Nasdaq 100 fell into a correction, sliding over 10% from its peak. Brent topped $112. Short-dated Treasuries outperformed longer maturities. The yen weakened to 160 for the first time since 2024, raising intervention risks.

Mar 28, 2026 - 04:00
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US stocks fall, oil rises on fears war is escalating
Equity losses accelerated into the close, with the S&P 500 dropping 1.7%. The Nasdaq 100 fell into a correction, sliding over 10% from its peak. Brent topped $112. Short-dated Treasuries outperformed longer maturities. The yen weakened to 160 for the first time since 2024, raising intervention risks.

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