Summary
U.S. stock markets mostly declined due to an increase in oil prices. The S&P 500 index fell by 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 400 points.
Key Facts
- U.S. stocks were mostly down on Wednesday.
- The S&P 500 index decreased by 0.3%.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 400 points, which is a 0.8% drop.
- The Nasdaq composite index dropped by 0.2%.
- The rise in oil prices contributed to these stock market declines.
- Recent market changes followed a period of instability related to a conflict involving Iran.
