US Stock Market Today: Dow Falls 600 Points, S&P 500 & Nasdaq Down as Oil Price Surges Amid Iran Tensions; Gold & Silver Rise; Bitcoin Steady Nears $70K

US Stock Market Today Updates: Thursday was another day of decline that Wall Street experienced with the Dow Jones industrial average dropping by more than 600 points, Nasdaq dropped by more than 350 and S&P 500 dropped by 1.03%. The cause of the investor apprehension is a combination of geopolitical, skyrocketing oil prices and the increasing Treasury yields and the question of Federal Reserve policy. The Middle East news and the most recent economic indicators had a swift reaction in the markets and caused mass selling in markets.

U.S. Market Snapshot

Dow Jones

Dow Jones declined significantly it was indicative of energy disruptions and yield increase. They had a significant weight on major blue-chip stocks such as Intel (-4.31%) and Boeing (-3.54%) and Salesforce ( +3.60%) and Chevron ( +2.98%) were some of the few gainers.

Nasdaq

The Nasdaq which is loaded with technology dropped by 311.79 points (-1.37%). Stocks of semiconductors were the greatest losers as Intel (-4.27%), Micron (-3.55%) and Applied Materials (-3.51) took a back step. Investors wanted less risky sectors with the increased volatility.

S&P 500

The S&P 500 slipped 69.61 points (-1.03%). Stock performance posted good returns of Occidental Petroleum (+5.16%) and Chevron (+2.99%) as a result of rising oil prices and General Electric (-5.50%) and Schlumberger (-5.42%) were the best losers.

NYSE

The trade in the NYSE was a sign of general caution. The stocks of energy shot up with the rise of the crude prices to more than $95 per barrel and the pressure on selling of industrial and tech stocks. The indexes of volatility also surged as well indicating a feeling of uneasiness amongst investors.

Why is the US Stock Market Crashing Today?

The stock market in the US crashed with the Dow Jones decreasing by 600 points (-1.27%), Nasdaq decreasing by 376 points (-1.66%) and S&P 500 slumping by 82 points (-1.22%). The surge in oil above 95, Treasury yields were to the vicinity of 4.87% and Middle East tensions led to sweeping investor sell-offs, with the greatest impact on tech and growth stocks.

• The short-term motivators of the sell-off are:
• The geopolitics of the Middle East including the attacks by Iran on energy infrastructure.
• Soaring oil prices up to above 100 per barrel.
• US Treasury yields are rising to around 5%.
• Fear among the investors regarding the Federal Reserve interest rate policy.

How Oil Prices Above $100 Are Driving Volatility

The WTI crude rose 9.48% to become $95.52 per barrel, and Brent crude rose 7.60 percent to become 96.14%. This was in spite of the IEA releasing 400 million barrels as planned. The increased cost of energy trickles down the economy, increasing the cost of production and inflation expectations, contracting equities, particularly technology.

Why Stocks Are Falling as Treasury Yields Climb Toward 5%

The yield on the 30-year Treasury came to 4.87% which is close to an amount that traditionally exerts a burden on equities. Increased yields render bonds more appealing than stocks and raise discounted future earnings, which strike growth businesses the most.

IEA Agrees to Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil

The international energy agency organized the biggest-ever strategic release so as to alleviate the supply worries. Nevertheless, according to the market analysts, the geopolitical risk and the current conflict between the US and Iran restrict the outcome of this measure.

Why Gold & Silver Are Surging as Safe-Haven Assets

Gold and silver are on an upward trend as there is search and protection against stock market fluctuations and even political tensions. Gold is trading at about $5,178 per ounce and silver is trading at about 86.99 per ounce and this is an increase of 1.47%. An increase in oil prices and the political instability in the Middle East is fueling the demand of these safe-haven assets. According to analysts, gold support is at the position of gold at about 5,100, its resistance is at 5,264, whereas silver is trading between 82.80 and $90.40.

Silver prices in the national capital rose by as much as Rs 1,500 to touch Rs 2.76 lakh per kg on Thursday. The increase was driven by positive global cues and tensions in West Asia. On the global front, silver prices rose by $1.25 or 1.47% to touch $86.99 per ounce while gold prices rose to $5,178.45 per ounce.

Why Are Bitcoin & Crypto Markets Falling Today?

Bitcoin (-0.53%) and other cryptocurrencies fell on the selling of risk-on assets to finance losses in other areas. Conventional market volatility, yield rise and dollar strength burdened the crypto sentiment.

Bitcoin Key Stats

• Open: 70,665.36
• Day High: 70,923.00
• Day Low: 69,223.79
• Prev Close: 70,631.98

How Recent Economic Data & Fed Signals Are Shaping Market Moves

• The jobless claims were lower than by expectation at 213,000.
• CPI inflation was 2.4%/year as forecasted.
• Fed is not likely to reduce rates in conditions of the geopolitical risk and volatility of oil prices.
• The PCE Price Index is being monitored by the investors to give signals about the inflation and the Fed policy.

The Latest Update on the US-Iran Conflict

•  Iran used tanks to disrupt supply of oil by attacking tankers off Iraq.
• Iraq is closing down major port terminals.
• Tehran threatened that oil would go up to 200 per barrel in case tension persists.
• Strait of Hormuz is at risk of being closed, which has 20 percent of the world oil supply.

What Investors Should Watch Next in the US Stock Market

• Oil price trend during tensions in Middle East.
• Treasury yields in the US is nearing 5%.
• Future CPI and PCE inflations information.
• Next policy announcement of Federal Reserve.
• Tech and energy corporate earnings reports.

Today’s Biggest Stock Movers on Wall Street

• Ondas Inc. (ONDS) – Closed at $9.91, up 0.81% where investors are eyeing growth in drone and industrial connectivity solutions.
• UiPath Inc. (PATH) – Dropped 7.43% to $11.46 and selling pressure emerged as investors reassessed the company’s AI automation growth prospects.
• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) – Fell 2.09% to $182.15 amid tech sector pullback continues to lead in AI chip and semiconductor demand.
• Nokia Oyj (NOK) – Rose 3.73% to $8.20, benefiting from global 5G infrastructure expansion and rising network demand.
• Agape ATP Corp. (ATPC) – Surged 36.21% to $5.68, reflecting renewed investor interest in wellness and health products.
• NIO Inc. (NIO) – Increased 5.03% to $5.75 as investors monitor Chinese EV production growth and global electric vehicle demand.
• Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) – Slipped 2.86% to $25.14, as telehealth trends face mixed investor sentiment.
• Intel Corporation (INTC) – Fell 4.09% to $46.02 amid broader semiconductor sector weakness and investors focus on AI chip strategy.
• Himax Technologies (HIMX) – Jumped 27.92% to $11.71, driven by strong demand for display driver chips.
• Bumble Inc. (BMBL) – Rose 34.51% to $3.82 with traders seeking value in beaten-down tech stocks.

Top Gainers Today

Dow Jones: 

Salesforce (+3.60%)

Chevron (+2.98%)

Walmart (+0.90%)

Nasdaq: 

Costco (+0.73%)

NetEase (+0.53%)

T-Mobile (+0.44%)

S&P 500: 

Occidental Petroleum (+5.16%)

Salesforce (+3.53%)

Chevron (+2.99%)

Top Losers Today

Dow Jones: 

Intel (-4.31%)

3M (-4.01%)

Boeing (-3.54%)

Nasdaq:

Intel (-4.27%)

Micron (-3.55%)

Applied Materials (-3.51%)

S&P 500: 

General Electric (-5.50%)

Schlumberger (-5.42%)

Estée Lauder (-4.70%)

FAQ’s: Stock Market Today Updates

1. Why did the US stock market crash today?

Broad selling was caused by increasing oil prices, geopolitical risk and increasing Treasury yields.

2. Which sectors were hit hardest?

Technology and growth stocks were most affected, while energy saw gains.

3. What is the impact of Treasury yields?

Growing borrowing of almost 5% raises borrowing rates and lowers stocks, and this is putting strain on the equities.

4. How are gold and silver reacting?

The upgrading of precious metals was due to the volatility as investors wanted to have safe-haven assets.

5. Will markets recover soon?

The volatility in the short term can be expected to continue until the stabilization of the geopolitical risk and yields.