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Trump's Middle East Remarks Spur Global Market Sell-Off

Apr 02, 2026 13:34 UTC
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U.S. stocks fell sharply as President Trump's comments on escalating the Middle East conflict raised concerns over prolonged energy price volatility and economic uncertainty.

  • U.S. stocks fell sharply after Trump’s remarks on escalating the Middle East conflict.
  • The Dow dropped 631 points, or 1.35%, at the opening bell.
  • Brent crude and WTI prices surged by 8.2% and 13.1%, respectively.
  • U.S. gas prices have risen 37% since the start of the war.
  • Global markets, including Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Germany’s DAX, also declined.
  • The Dow and S&P 500 posted their worst quarterly performances since September 2022.

U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Thursday, extending a months-long decline, as President Donald Trump pledged to intensify the Middle East conflict, leaving investors without a clear path to resolution. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 631 points, or 1.35%, at the opening bell, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted significant losses. The sell-off followed Trump's April 1 address, in which he outlined no clear exit strategy for the war and offered no solution to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint. Analysts warned that the prolonged conflict could further disrupt global energy markets, with Brent crude and WTI prices surging by 8.2% and 13.1%, respectively. The uncertainty has already pushed U.S. gas prices up 37% since the war began, straining household budgets and dampening economic growth. Global markets also reacted negatively, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Germany’s DAX index both falling by more than 2%. The sell-off has deepened concerns about the broader economic impact of sustained energy price volatility, with the Dow and S&P 500 posting their worst quarterly performances since September 2022.

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