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Global sell-off in stocks slams Wall Street as oil prices leap even higher on war woes

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 3, 2026 at 04:02 PM
Global sell-off in stocks slams Wall Street as oil prices leap even higher on war woes
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Global stock markets, including Wall Street, experienced a significant sell-off on Tuesday due to escalating concerns about the widening conflict involving Iran. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all fell sharply in early trading. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude rising over 8% to $84.14 per barrel, fueled by Iranian strikes on targets including the US embassy in Saudi Arabia and areas critical to oil and gas production. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, is a particular area of concern. The market uncertainty stems from questions about the duration and potential economic impact of the conflict.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Riyadh 50% Nasdaq 60% Brent Crude 60% United States ×470% Dow Jones Industrial Average 70% Saudi Arabia ×270% S&P 500 70% Strait of Hormuz 80% Wall Street 80% Iran ×390%

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oil prices 100% stock sell-off 90% war 80% global economy 70% strait of hormuz 60% brent crude 60% us embassy 50% saudi arabia 40%

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Very Negative
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South China Morning Post
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Iran

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