{
  "id": 5118310,
  "title": "Stock market news today: Wall Street flat as US-Iran tensions rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/stock-market-news-today-wall-street-flat-as-us-iran-tensions-rise",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T15:28:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindu BusinessLine",
    "slug": "hindu-businessline",
    "url": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-market-news-today-wall-street-flat-as-us-iran-tensions-rise/article71420588.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, Wall Street experienced a flat trading day as rising tensions between the United States and Iran took center stage. The S&P 500 index gained 0.1 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 265 points, or 0.5 percent. The Nasdaq composite declined by 0.1 percent. Markets in Europe and Asia also saw overall declines. Technology stocks, known for their significant influence on market trends, were among the few that resisted the market's current direction, with Microsoft down 0.6 percent and Broadcom slipping 0.8 percent. Despite the intensified six-month US-Iran conflict, oil prices remained relatively stable. Brent crude prices dropped 0.5 percent to $94.71 a barrel, while energy stocks followed suit, with Chevron falling 0.1 percent as it announced plans to expand operations in Venezuela. The escalation of the US-Iran war led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world's oil is typically transported. This disruption has contributed to higher energy costs, exacerbating already high inflation. The economic situation has become increasingly challenging for businesses and households as inflation pressures mount alongside signs of a weakening jobs market. ADP's latest payroll processing report revealed a decline in private-sector employment for August, although it is merely an indicator of the broader employment landscape. The upcoming federal government's monthly employment report, set to be released on Friday, will provide a clearer picture of the jobs market. The Federal Reserve is grappling with the conflict between sustaining employment and reducing inflation, which remains well above the 2 percent target. Wall Street anticipates a Federal Reserve interest rate hike before the year's end to curb inflation. The 10-year Treasury yield, a key indicator for mortgage rates, stabilized at 4.79 percent, while the 2-year yield rose to 4.39 percent, reflecting growing expectations for Federal Reserve rate increases. Investors are placing a 66 percent probability on a September rate hike. The Federal Reserve's decision-making process is becoming more complex, as raising interest rates could help combat inflation but may also negatively impact the already weakening jobs market.",
  "summary": "Technology stocks biggest force holding market back",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}