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U.S. crude prices

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 5, 2026

Wall Street close down as Middle East fears push US oil up 8%

U.S. stocks declined amid Middle East tensions, pushing crude oil prices up 8.5% to $81 per barrel, raising inflation and Federal Reserve rate cut concerns.

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