The S&P 500 fell 1.7% to close its worst week since the war with Iran began. Moments after the U.S. stock market finished trading on Thursday, President Donald Trump offered more potential for optimism. Oil prices eased immediately afterward in a sign of hope that some normalcy may return to the strait. AdvertisementBut oil prices resumed their climb as trading moved westward Friday from Asia to Europe and back to Wall Street. The index, which is the main measure of the U.S. stock market’s health, is 8.7% below its all-time high set in January.

Source: Huffington Post March 27, 2026 14:34 UTC