The Economic Times

Why US stock market Dow Jones crashes big today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall today as gold and silver prices crash while oil surges; Fed uncertainty and Iran war fears hit Wall Street

Why US stock market Dow Jones crashes big today as Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fall sharply. The Dow dropped 378 points while oil surged and gold posted its worst weekly fall since 1983. Brent jumped nearly 5%, while Murban crude surged over 10%, signaling supply shock risks. At the same time, gold and silver plunged over 10%, showing broad market stress. The Federal Reserves cautious stance added uncertainty, pushing investors to sell equities.