Stocks fall and oil prices rise as U.S. war in Iran rattles investors

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date March 2, 2026, noon
Last Updated March 2, 2026, noon
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/stock-market-today-oil-prices-iran-impact/

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U.S. stocks opened lower on Monday as global [ oil prices jumped ][8] amid signs that [ U.S.-Israel military strikes in Iran ][9] were expanding across the region, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global petroleum supplies. The S&P 500 dropped 53 points, or 0.8%, to 6,826, while th...