Stock Market Today: Dow Falls Amid Rising Oil Prices; Apple Shares Drop Ahead Of iPhone Event (Live Coverage) The Dow Jones Industrial Average has taken a hit, dropping 0.
7% Wednesday morning as Brent crude prices surged to $100 a barrel. This sudden downturn is raising eyebrows, particularly in light of the conflict between the US and Iran that's driving up oil prices.
Global markets are feeling the impact of rising energy costs, with many countries reliant on fossil fuels bracing for economic consequences.