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Business Wall Street declines as Federal Reserve policy review looms; oil prices surge on Iran hostilities
US stocks traded lower on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting concluded, with markets pricing a 36% probability of a rate hike. Oil prices surged 5.6% to $86.64 a barrel after Iran launched a missile attack on US forces, heightening supply concerns.
Business US Stocks Mixed as Micron Surges on AI Outlook, Apple Slides After Price Hikes
US stocks traded mixed on Thursday as a rally in AI-linked chipmakers, led by Micron Technology, offset losses in Apple after it announced price increases. The Dow rose 228 points, while the Nasdaq fell 1.2%. Micron surged 9.7% on strong earnings and forecast, easing AI valuation concerns. Apple dropped 4.8% after 15-20% Mac price hikes, attributed to rising memory costs. Markets also found support from easing Treasury yields after in-line inflation data.
Finance Wall Street Holds Steady, Oil Below $80 as Fed Decision and Iran Deal Awaited
US stocks traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Oil prices remained below $80 a barrel amid optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement, with Brent crude around $79.43. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.5% on a tech rebound.
Business US stock markets rebound on AI recovery as oil prices ease from overnight highs
Wall Street recovered on Monday, June 8, 2026, as AI-linked stocks rebounded from Friday's sell-off, pushing the S&P 500 up 0.7%. Oil prices eased from overnight highs above $98 to $94.25 despite ongoing Israel-Iran tensions. Asian markets fell, with Japan's Nikkei declining 3.8%.