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Panic and Sell-Off on Wall Street – Dow Jones Plunges Over 1,000 Points

Published March 3, 2026, 17:03
Panic and Sell-Off on Wall Street – Dow Jones Plunges Over 1,000 Points

Major US stock indices are experiencing heavy losses as rising oil prices and the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran fuel fears of prolonged turmoil and a new wave of inflation. The Dow Jones fell by 1,000 points (2.19%), the S&P 500 by 1.7%, and the Nasdaq by 2.1%, reversing the previous day's recovery. The price of Brent has exceeded $83 a barrel, up 7%, while West Texas Intermediate is trading at $76, also up 7%. The increase is due to Iranian threats to strike ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage for global oil trade. Simultaneously, disruptions in oil and natural gas production in the Middle East have sent freight rates and prices soaring, with European natural gas prices rising by 70% in two days. Shares of airlines and travel companies, as well as technology giants, are under strong pressure. The geopolitical tension is escalating with attacks on embassies and evacuation orders for US personnel in various countries in the region. The rise in energy is also affecting the bond market, with the yield on the US 10-year Treasury reaching a one-week high.