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Falling oil prices send Wall Street toward its best day since the Iran war began

Falling Brent and U.S. crude prices eased inflation concerns, driving the S&P 500 up 1.2% in its best day since conflict began, lifting fuel-heavy companies.

  • The S&P 500 jumped 1.2% on Monday as benchmark U.S. crude fell 4% to $94.75, driving a broad rally across U.S. markets and easing recent inflation fears.
  • Iran effectively halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world's oil sails, prompting producers to cut output and fueling earlier market volatility.
  • Fuel-Sensitive stocks like Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings climbed 4.8% and United Airlines gained 4.2%, while the 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.22% following a weak New York manufacturing report.
  • President Donald Trump demanded other nations "take care of that passage" regarding the Strait, while traders see virtually no chance the Federal Reserve cuts rates this Wednesday.
  • The U.S. stock market has a track record of bouncing back relatively quickly from Middle East conflicts, though the S&P 500 remains about 4% below its all-time high.
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NEW YORK — A drop in oil prices on Monday helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began.

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