{"id":6224,"date":"2026-09-11T00:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T00:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalmarkettrends.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/dow-closes-300-pts-lower-as-us-crude-oil-tops-100-and-fed-rate-hike-bets-rise\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T00:04:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T00:04:05","slug":"dow-closes-300-pts-lower-as-us-crude-oil-tops-100-and-fed-rate-hike-bets-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmarkettrends.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/dow-closes-300-pts-lower-as-us-crude-oil-tops-100-and-fed-rate-hike-bets-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Dow closes 300 pts lower as US crude oil tops $100 and Fed rate-hike bets rise"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US stocks fell on Thursday as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel, fuelling concerns over inflation and increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates next week.<\/p>\n

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 316 points, or 0.60%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.58%.<\/p>\n

The Nasdaq Composite also dropped 0.65%. The declines came as the prolonged US-Iran war continued to disrupt energy supply routes and push oil prices higher.<\/p>\n

Oil prices push stocks lower<\/h2>\n

US West Texas Intermediate crude closed at $102.95 a barrel, up 7.1%, marking its highest close since May 19. <\/p>\n

WTI has gained 52.9% since the Iran war began at the end of February and is up 78.47% year to date.<\/p>\n

Brent crude futures also climbed, trading above $108 a barrel during Thursday\u2019s session. <\/p>\n

Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea have raised concerns about further supply shortages.<\/p>\n

The rise in oil prices also pushed the 10-year Treasury yield above 4.945%, its highest level since at least October 2023. <\/p>\n

Higher yields can put pressure on equity valuations and increase borrowing costs for companies and consumers.<\/p>\n

High-beta chip stocks, which have been among the strongest performers during the market rally, came under pressure. Intel <\/a>and Micron Technology<\/a> both fell 5%.<\/p>\n

Inflation data keeps Fed in focus<\/h2>\n

A US producer price report released Thursday showed producer prices increased 0.4% in August, in line with expectations. <\/p>\n

On an annual basis, PPI rose 5.4%, remaining well above the Federal Reserve\u2019s 2% inflation target.<\/p>\n

The data came ahead of Friday\u2019s consumer price index report, which investors are watching for further clues about the Fed\u2019s interest-rate decision. <\/p>\n

Both PPI and CPI feed into the personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed\u2019s preferred inflation measure.<\/p>\n

Fed funds futures were pricing in a 74% probability of a quarter-point rate increase following next week\u2019s meeting. <\/p>\n

Separate data showed traders pricing around a 70% chance of at least a 25-basis-point increase.<\/p>\n

The rise in oil prices and Treasury yields has added to concerns that inflation could remain elevated, even as investors assess the outlook for economic growth and employment.<\/p>\n

S&P 500 remains below record high<\/h2>\n

The major US averages entered Thursday after a three-day decline. <\/p>\n

The S&P 500 is now nearly 3% below its record closing high from August 13, although the index remains up 11% in 2026.<\/p>\n

Despite the recent pullback, the benchmark is trading at around 19 times expected earnings, its lowest valuation since April 2025. <\/p>\n

The decline has come alongside a strong earnings outlook.<\/p>\n

Individual stocks also moved sharply. <\/p>\n

Nvidia and Micron Technology weighed on the S&P 500, while Apple rallied<\/a> a day after launching its $1,999 iPhone.<\/p>\n

Macy\u2019s shares fell<\/a> despite the department-store operator raising its annual forecasts, while American Eagle Outfitters dropped <\/a>to its lowest level since October after maintaining its annual comparable-sales outlook.<\/p>\n

Investors now turn to Friday\u2019s consumer inflation data for further indications of how oil prices and broader inflation pressures could influence the Fed\u2019s next policy decision.<\/p>\n

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