The Economic Times

Why US stock market crashes today? Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fall as oil prices surge, Iran war fears shake investors and outlook - Tech stocks in danger

US stock market crashes today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 100 points early. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped more than 0.5%. Oil surged above $110. War fears spiked after Donald Trump signaled escalation with Iran. Investors turned cautious fast. Money moved out of risk assets. Tech stocks faced heavy selling. Inflation worries jumped with crude rally. Markets tried to recover but failed. Uncertainty remains high. Traders now track oil, war headlines, and jobs data closely.