S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq end lower as oil crosses $101
U.S. stock indices fell on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions lifted oil prices, with Treasury chief Scott Bessent’s expanded sovereign debt buyback plan reported at $6 billion falling short of market expectations. The S&P 500 ended 0.5% lower, and the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.3%.
S. stock indices fell on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to expand sovereign debt buybacks to $6 billion came in below market expectations. 3% and th…