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  • Stocks Drop Amid Iran War Spillover, Inflation Fears, and Rising Bond Yields
    March 20, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT. U.S. stocks declined sharply as the S&P 500 fell 0.88% to a 3.75-month low, the Dow Jones fell 0.59% to a 5-month low, and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 1.22%. Rising energy costs linked to the ongoing Iran conflict are fueling inflation worries and concerns over economic growth, pressuring markets. Global bond yields surged, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hitting 4.38%, its highest in 7.5 months, while UK and German yields reached multi-year highs. Iran's continued military actions against Gulf states and attacks on oil facilities have heightened geopolitical risks. Attempts to stabilize crude prices face challenges as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, choking global oil and gas exports. Market volatility is elevated due to triple witching expirations, with $5.7 trillion in derivatives contracts expiring today.
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